{"product_id":"9780801063770","title":"The Empty Chair: Handling Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions","description":"\u003cp\u003eLosing a loved one—whether a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or friend—leaves people feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Holidays and other special occasions seem to intensify the pain. Whether the occasion is Christmas or Easter, a birthday or anniversary, these celebrations force the bereaved to again face the reality of a loved one's absence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSusan Zonnebelt-Smeenge and Robert C. De Vries know firsthand the sorrow of bereavement: Both lost a spouse. Yet as they faced their pain and gleaned insights from their professions—Susan is a psychologist, Robert, a minister—they found renewed richness on special days that once brought heartache. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Empty Chair,\u003c\/i\u003e the authors share a comforting blend of emotional support, spiritual guidance, and personal experience to help readers honor their loved one on important days. Those who support the bereaved—mental-health professionals, pastors, funeral home staff, and others—will also appreciate this book for its reflective yet practical approach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47026172854512,"sku":"9780801063770","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780801063770_p0.jpg?v=1763667159","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780801063770","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}