The Undistracted Widow: Living for God after Losing Your Husband

"Carol offers not simply consolation but direction. This is truly a book for the Christian widow."

"The Undistracted Widow is not only for women who have lost their husbands through death but also for those living without male leadership in their homes as a result of divorce or singleness. Carol helps us to turn our gaze, without distraction, to the lover of our souls, Jesus Christ, as she explores every emotion, challenge, and circumstance of living alone. This strongly biblical and practical look at widowhood is long overdue."

"As a pastor’s wife and biblical counselor, I am thankful to have this resource. The Undistracted Widow not only provides widows with practical, biblical instruction, but also affords preparatory insights to people who have not experienced the sharp trial of losing a spouse. I highly recommend this book for widows and for those who love and minister to them."

"The Undistracted Widow is so full of godly wisdom my heart sang through each chapter. Carol has made her biblical encouragement and precious truths flow with the Lord's lavish grace and tender mercies. It is obvious that Carol is not theorizing, but sharing her own experiences of having the Lord walk with her and guide her through her grief. The book is a wonderful tool for the biblical counselor, for pastors, and for all disciples and disciplers. I was greatly comforted and uplifted by the entire book."

"Being acquainted with Carol for several years, I can say that the counsel she offers in The Undistracted Widow is that of painful yet faithful experience in the pursuit of Christ. The result of her experience, filtered throughout with biblical investigation, is practical and helpful counsel to women seeking to honor God in their widowhood. This is certainly a book every church will want to keep in its library."

"Carol Cornish has written more than a book about how to be a godly widow; Carol has compiled a comprehensive manual addressing all aspects of widowhood while maintaining a razor-like focus on the matchless insights found solely in the Word of God. For the widow searching through her grief for God, Carol becomes what she suggests every widow should look for: "a living road map," pointing unswervingly to God’s wisdom and love as revealed in his unfailing Word."

"Most wives will taste the grief of widowhood. For those who have been blessed with a solid, lifelong marriage, the processes of loss will be especially varied, prolonged, and exquisitely painful. Yes, this is the probable future for most of us; in fact, many of you may already be there. Painful separation is expected. What isn’t expected is the sincere faith and profound devotion illustrated on these pages. Out of her deep grief and deeper faith, Carol has written a book that will comfort, guide, and encourage you as you face the dayalone, but not really alone. Yes, these pages are tear-stained, but more importantly, they are stained with the blood of a suffering Savior who is walking with you now. The Undistracted Widow will help you see him, will draw your gaze up to the One who has gone before you, and will help you trust again. I heartily recommend it!"