Stages of grief Name Institution Stages of Grief Introduction Lament for a Son reflects on a godly man in mourning. It honors the life of a child; a son aged 25 years in a tragic mountain-climbing accident (Wolterstorff, 1987). The book gives a glimpse into what it means to experience the pain of grief, and how a Christian deals with such a loss. Wolterstorff shares honesty about Christianity and faith lived, which is humbling and refreshing. Lament for a Son contains reflections and meditations that are personal. The reader is able to go through the mourning process and a few entries in the book show the agony of a parent upon losing a child. In the book, there are five stages of grief including denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. How Wolterstorff Finds Joy After His Loss Wolterstorff finds joy in God’s glory after the loss of a child. The author considers God’s
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