Few of God’s creatures are as noble and soul-stirring as the horse. Even those of us who don’t have horses of our own love to read inspiring stories of these beautiful, regal beasts.

With contributions from well-known authors such as Lauraine Snelling, Susy Flory, Rebecca E. Ondov, Wanda Dyson, and Sarah Parshall Perry, these true stories of horses and the people who love them are sometimes touching, sometimes humorous, and sometimes miraculous.

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Years ago, Lauraine Snelling lost her only daughter to cancer. In A Hand to Hold, she briefly shares that story. She also draws from her own experiences and the experiences of others —including novelists Tracie Peterson and Stephanie Grace Whitson— to offer simple suggestions to help you help a grieving friend.

You’ll learn how practical service, such as running errands, can make a monumental difference. And Lauraine shares about the art of listening to someone in grief, and the priceless gestures of touch, tears, talk and time.

“Nothing you do for someone who is grieving, even the smallest thing, like a touch on the arm or a simple card, is in vain,” she writes.

Through these helpful suggestions from those who have also felt the pain of grief, you’ll be able to get past the uncomfortable feeling of helplessness, push beyond your friend’s “I’m fine,” and offer God’s healing grace to someone you care for.

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