Talking about death: a pastoral guide by Sue Walker
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Debbie Duncan2023-06-05T13:44:00
Despite the title, this is not just a book for those in pastoral ministry. All of us have to face tough questions about death, and this offering from hospice chaplain Sue Walker will help.
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