I wrote this book because I remembered how hard it was missing my loved ones during the holidays.
I imagined everyone being with their families, and yet, we sat with empty chairs. I just didn’t want
anyone to feel alone. Eventually, I realized even when I felt alone, God was right there beside me.
May God use these words to soothe your hurting heart.
Warmly, Anne
Praise for Getting Through The Holidays
There is something in Anne Peterson’s book, Getting Through the Holidays, for everyone who is grieving a loss. Whether it’s through the raw emotions of her poetry, the practical insights of her articles, or the feeling of community as you listen in on conversations amongst fellow grievers, you will relate. You’ll feel your own heartache validated again and again as you read each page. And yet, Anne points us all to the One who understands our pain like no other and walks this journey with us. If you’re grieving anyone this holiday season, no matter the number of years, you will find some peace for your soul through Anne’s words of compassion.”
Anne Peterson is an author who writes to offer comfort, hope, and encouragement to those who deal with grief and loss. Anne lets her readers know they are not alone in their pain. She understands the challenges that arise after loss, and she knows from first-hand experience that Jesus is the ultimate source of hope and healing we can turn to when our hearts are broken. In this book, through poems, articles, and conversations with friends, Anne offers comfort, advice, encouragement, and help to the hurting during the holidays.
Missing a loved one during the holidays can feel unbearable, which is why discovering a helpful and comforting resource can bring the Lord’s peace. Getting Through the Holidays is a beautifully written book by Anne Peterson. This book offers healing words in the form of graceful poetry, helpful articles, and a unique section with encouraging conversations she’s had with friends about how they’ve navigated grief during the holidays. Pick up a copy and be blessed. Share a copy and be a blessing.
Getting through the Holidays is an amazing book. I started reading this book in the midst of grieving the loss of My daughter in law and 3 weeks later, my sister in law, and a few other losses before that. I love the fact this book is easy to read with words that comfort my heart, The thing that I enjoyed most about this book was that Anne talks about her own losses which made me feel she knows how I feel and understands, as not many do. Jesus is the center of her words is what touched my heart.
Grief is a language of love that only those who have gone through loss can fully understand. Anne Peterson is an author and gifted prolific writer who has experienced much loss, grief and healing in her own life. For those in grief, the Christmas season is a time of pain and dread which overshadows the holiday season. Inside the pages of Getting Through the Holidays, you’ll find a beautiful tapestry of words which offer comfort and hope. Anne reminds us that Jesus is with us in the center of our grief and understands our sadness as we miss who are no longer with us.
I found each page was a gentle hug that comforted me after my dad recently passed away. This is a must-read book for anyone experiencing grief and the challenges of coping with our loss. It’s especially helpful with the suggestions of ways to cope during the holiday season and beyond.