Winter of the Heart

Finding Your Way through the Mystery of Grief

by Paula D’Arcy

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We can’t really prepare for grief. The only experts on grief are those who have survived it and then helped others do the same.

Retreat leader, former psychotherapist, and bestselling author Paula D’Arcy is one of those experts. In Winter of the Heart, she shares her life’s work, accompanying you through seasons of grief and the emotions that come with the loss of a loved one or after other major changes in life.

Winter of the Heart is a companion for anyone early in grieving process—for the person experiencing shock, emotional pain, an inability to move, guilt, intense anger, and a range of other emotions that might be new to you.

Paula D’Arcy lost her young husband and toddler in a violent car accident more than four decades ago. She understands your grief and can also help you look to what’s on the other side—hope, acceptance, recognition that what you are experiencing is both common and unique, and the essential counsel that you need not ever “get over it.”

Winter of the Heart is for those who mourn the death of a loved one, but it is also for counselors and pastoral ministers. You’ll find D’Arcy’s words relevant for other occasions when mourning can be painful, including the end of a marriage, job loss, and other major life changes.

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Paula D’Arcy is a proven bestselling author on the subject of grief, with more than 200,000 copies of her books in print.D’Arcy maintains a busy schedule of retreats, lectures, and workshops throughout the United States.D’Arcy is widely recognized as one of the great Catholic spiritual teachers of our time.

We can’t really prepare for grief. The only experts on grief are those who have survived it and then helped others do the same.

Retreat leader, former psychotherapist, and bestselling author Paula...

A Note From the Publisher

Paula D’Arcy is an author, retreat leader, speaker, playwright, and former psychotherapist. In 2001, she established Red Bird Foundation, which supports the growth and spiritual development of those in need throughout the world. The foundation has twice sponsored WOMENSPEAK, an international conference that honors the woman’s voice as a force of peace and healing for the world. D’Arcy survived the loss of her husband and young daughter in an accident in 1975. She was three months pregnant at the time. Among her bestselling books are Gift of the Red Bird, Waking Up to This Day, and the award-winning Stars at Night. D’Arcy serves as an adjunct faculty member of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. She has one daughter and lives in Texas.

Advance Praise

“If you’re heavy of heart from loss, you need this book. Winter of the Heart is a GPS that can guide you along some pretty dark roads.”

Ronald Rolheiser
Author of Sacred Fire

“Paula D’Arcy has written a book that connects the very wellspring of life—love—to one of the most painful passages of life—grief. This book is an honest and authentic offering for the healing of the heart.”
Elizabeth Harper Neeld
Author of Seven Choices

“If you’re heavy of heart from loss, you need this book. Winter of the Heart is a GPS that can guide you along some pretty dark roads.”

Ronald Rolheiser
Author of Sacred Fire

“Paula D’Arcy has written a...

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Carolyn H, Reviewer

My Recommendation

This was a great book covering the journey of grief. There is not one way to journey through grief; it can take many shapes and forms, even if the situation be identical to another.  I loved the use of metaphors, quotes and bible verses that the author used. Many of them different to what I've read/heard in the past. I found great confirmation and a stepping stone to further helping others in their times of grief.  This book was easy to read and had a freshness about it. Some disappointment in that the spiritual aspect wasn't taken any further although there was definitely a sprinkling throughout the book.

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Account D, Reviewer

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Grief is never easy, at any age or time. So anything that can give you some guidance and advice from someone who once was in a similar position is always good. 
This was an extremely well written and thought out book, some good advice in here. It might not work for everyone but what does? There are words of wisdom and comfort enclosed in these pages and I’d have no hesitation in recommending it.

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Laura V, Educator

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Having just lost a 9 year old family member to cancer, Winter of the Heart, touched my heart so deeply.  Paula reminds us that loss and grief are part of everyone's journey and what matters is how we meet life.  Even in the depths of our grief, during our darkest days and hours, love is there steadfastly holding us lighting our path. Paula with wisdom and insight guides us through the stages of grief.  She reminds us to lean into the light and to open our hearts to a greater love and deeper way of being in the world.

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Sr. Brittany H, Educator

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Grief is a hard topic to address, but one no one escapes. In "Winter of the Heart", Paula D'Arcy bravely shares her journey through loss, her grieving process, and invites the reader to consider their own losses and grieving process. D'Arcy's book fills a need for more Catholic resources on the topic of grief and loss. It would be a great resource for those working in pastoral ministry or those looking for accompaniment in their own healing.

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Linda T, Reviewer

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A very informative little book dealing with a difficult subject matter that we will all experience at several times in our lives, but which we are reluctant to discuss. I found it very useful and have recommended it to others.

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