Christian
Living/Self Help
Back of the book:
Have you ever wondered just what to say at a funeral, to
a friend whose spouse is fighting cancer, or to someone going through a
breakup?
The right words don’t always come easily. Sometimes we’re
so afraid to say the wrong thing that we say nothing at all or resort to
clichés. But with a little help you can share the perfect message that will
draw you nearer to friends and loved ones.
This book offers examples and guidelines for things to
say, lines to write, and Scripture verses to share. Full of encouraging
messages organized by category—sympathy, thank-yous, congratulations, etc.—it
will help you save time while strengthening your relationships. You will find
the right words for formats old and new: Facebook messages, emails, cards,
texting, receiving lines, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, weddings,
funerals, and more. You’ll even discover what not to say.
A Perfect Word for
Every Occasion is a trustworthy recourse for words to bless the ones you
love.
About the author:
Liz Duckworth is
the author of critically acclaimed books such as Wildflower Living and Ragtail Remembers. With almost twenty years of experience in the Christian publishing
field, Liz heads up Liz Duckworth Publishing Services. She lives in Colorado
Springs, Colorado, with her husband and two sons.
My thoughts:
If you are a word nerd like me, I may have found the
perfect book for you. We have probably all had the privilege of receiving
thoughtful kind words from someone. Unfortunately we have probably also
received words that were abrasive or at least insensitive. In fact I’m pretty
sure I have imparted both kinds myself.
Liz has put together a small but powerful book that will
help anyone with choosing the appropriate thing to say. Of course there are
tons of books out there that provide a similar service. The difference in this
book is the unique content.
Let me give you an example. We live in a facebook world. We've all had friends that have shared something that really required a
response. Hitting the like button when the person has said that their favorite
aunt Sally has died doesn't quite cut it. It can also seem insensitive to say
something like, “The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away”.
There are simple examples such as, “I’m sorry for your
loss. We’ll miss her.” There are quotes
from famous people. And there are beautiful scripture suggestions that go
beyond the overused/abused ones. There are even suggestions on what to say when
someone’s favorite pet has died . . . I kid you not! One of my favorite
sections is Aunt Me-me’s Guide to What Not
to Say, because we've all heard the typical “She’s in a better place” response.
I am definitely going to have to purchase some additional
copies of this book. I want to give it to several of my word loving friends,
but there is no way I’m letting this one out of my hands. Get yourself a copy .
. . it will make you sound better in person, in a card, and definitely in
cyberspace!
“Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or
Services
mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it
on my
blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally
and
believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance
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