Loss is inevitable. And so are the feelings associated with grief. However, the decision to take the road to Emmaus is a choice…I invite you to also make an intentional decision to embrace your grief, knowing that along the way, God’s healing will come, perhaps in surprising ways.” —From “Invitation to Emmaus”

Can grief recovery be intentional and transformational? Author and pastor Myrlene Hamilton Hess says yes and challenges the reader to join her on the healing journey to Emmaus.

Designed as a travel guide for those who are walking the road of grief, Hamilton offers the reader:

• Vignettes with observations drawn from the author’s own experiences and from the experiences of others
• Questions for personal reflection or small group discussion

The book is divided into five major parts which guide the reader on the journey:

• An Invitation
• Preparations
• The Long Road
• The End of the Road is a New Beginning
• Return to Emmaus

Pastoral counselors and church leaders will find the free online leader's guide an invaluable tool for facilitating grief support groups!