The Absence of a Life: Edwin Ross Elliott 1893-1935 - Softcover

Lloyd, Janet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 059551054X ISBN 13: 9780595510542

Publisher: iUniverse, 2008

Synopsis

Janet Lloyd's book is a moving autobiographical account of the spiritual gifts forged through the crucible of a difficult childhood. It is a must read, not only for those coming to terms with losses in life, but also a valuable resource for pastors, counselors and other helping professionals. Her honest exploration of the emotional landscape of grieving with its struggle to claim selfhood is filled with homespun wisdom, flashes of humor and grace-filled compassion. - The Rev. Steve Best, Episcopal Priest and pastoral counselor, Medina, WA The Absence of a Life is an important addition to the literature surrounding human growth and development. Writing ffrom lived experience and profound reflection, Janet Lloyd has given us an insightful and lucid perspective on her life without a father. It will be immeasurably helpful to spiritual directors, therapists and many individuals as well. I can hardly wait to see the printed copy.- Katherine Dyckman,SNJM, Spiritual Director, Teacher and Co-author of four books including Inviting the Mystic, Supporting the Prophet (Paulist Press).

About this title

About the Author

Janet Lloyd is a wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. A retired speech-language pathologist and counselor, she is a lay pastoral minister, healing minister and spiritual director at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Bellevue, Washington.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 059551054X
• ISBN 13: 9780595510542
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 156