Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart

Gary's story began with a childhood of mixed messages and sexual abuse. Th is was followed by other losses and numerous grief experiences. Ultimately, a painful past led Gary into a life of helping wounded people heal and grow. A former college minister, missionary in Japan, entrepreneur in Hawaii, and pastor in Texas and Washington, he now serves as a writer, speaker, chaplain, and grief counselor. In addition to Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart, Gary is the author of numerous books, including the award-winning bestsellers Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child, Please Be Patient, I'm Grieving, and Heartbroken: Healing from the Loss of a Spouse. He has been featured on Focus on the Family, Dr. Laura, Belief Net, the Christian Broadcasting Network, Wellness, Th rive Global, and other major media and has well over 700 grief-related articles in print. Recipient of the Diane Duncam Award for Excellence in Hospice Care, Gary is a popular keynote, conference, and seminar speaker at a wide variety of venues. Gary loves being a husband and father. He has seven adopted children, including three daughters from Colombia. He enjoys hockey, corny jokes, good puns, and colorful Hawaiian shirts. Gary and his wife Jen and family live in Texas. Visit Gary at www.garyroe.com.