Words of Hope to Refresh the Soul - My Beautiful Broken Shell

This book is beautifully written and illustrated. It is encouraging and uplifting - a perfect gift book for someone grieving or going through a challenging time. It is a short easy read, but each time you pick it up something different may connect with you. Great to give away or keep!

This was one of several copies ordered for close friends. Although four were ordered, one was found to be unavailable, though originally indicated being in stock; one alternate book was mistakenly sent, rather than the one ordered; but two arrived as requested and were quite impressive, especially considering the relative costs. This was my first experience in ordering hard copy books and although there were some inconveniences, I was still sufficiently satisfied and intend to continue to use the services. I have yet to contact the store in an attempt to exchange the book that was sent in error.

No matter what you are going through in your life, or someone you know is facing, this is a book of simple reflection and encouragement. I have given many copies away to fellow RN's who are Faith Community Nurses because they can use it to encourage others in their circles of influence. I have given it to people I knew were going through a challenge in their life who needed a little something to hold on to. In every case, the recipient loved it and said so later down the road as well. The illustrations are beautiful and just what was needed for this timeless bit of encouragement.

This was my first book of Carol Hamblet Adams and I was so
impressed I couldn't wait to find more. It is encouraging if you
are experiencing difficult times and hopefully you will make
the connection with God shaping us just a the sea shapes
the shells we find washed up on the shores.

I rediscovered this little book on a shelf recently. I took the time to sit down and read it and look at the beautiful artwork. In these very unsure times I think this little book is a must. Read as a morning vesper to start each day with the assurance that we are all broken shells, but we each have a purpose on this earth.

There are few books or cards that adequately express compassion to people who have endured or are experiencing tragic loss. This small, beautiful book offers genuine words that express the honesty of heartbreak as well as the hope of healing. I received it as a gift when a loved one died suddenly, and I have purchased several for friends who are struggling with grief. This book would also be appropriate for someone who has any type of loss, such as shattered hopes or expectations.

This publication is a priceless token for anyone who is enduring a difficult time in his/her life-- be it illness, job loss, divorce or separation, death, any type of emotional distress.

It offers words of understanding, hope and encouragement that can be applied to each individual situation.

The illustrations are treasures in themselves-- definitely a keeper.

Encouragement to get through grief, remembering what we still have to live for, and recalling that grief is a part of this life. It comes, but the intensity will lessen, and we will be able to remember our lost one with love, joy and hope.