Together By Your Side: A Book of Comforting The Sick and Dying [Paperback] Champlin, Rev. Joseph M.

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Paperback cover has some normal wear. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This gently used copy of “Together By Your Side: A Book of Comforting The Sick and Dying” by Rev. Joseph M. Champlin offers a compassionate guide for those accompanying loved ones through the final stages of life. Published in the late 20th century, it emerged during a time of increasing societal openness in discussing death and dying, reflecting a shift away from the avoidance of these topics in previous decades. Champlin, a Catholic priest and prolific author on pastoral care, draws upon his experiences ministering to the ill and their families to provide spiritual consolation and practical advice.

The book’s themes of empathy, presence, and finding meaning in suffering speak to the universal human experience of loss, making it a valuable resource for readers of all backgrounds. Collectors may appreciate this work as an insightful period piece on a subject that transcends eras, as well as a notable entry in Champlin’s extensive bibliography on pastoral ministry. With its readable condition, this affordable copy invites readers to explore the author’s compassionate wisdom on one of life’s most profound journeys.