Running Head: WOTERSTORFF’S REFLECTIONS PAPER 1
Write a 750-1,000 word paper analyzing Woterstorff’s reflctions in Lament For a Son. In addition,
address Kubler-Ross’ five stages of grief, as they are expressed throughout Lament for a Son, and
respond to the following questions:
1. How does Wolterstorff find joy after his loss?
2. What is the meaning and significance of death in light of the Christian narrative?
3. How does the hope of the resurrection play a role in comforting Wolterstorff?
Include three sources including the textbooks, bible and other reliable/academic sources.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Woterstorff’s Reflections Paper
[Student Name]
[School]
[Course/Number]
20 February 2016
[Instructor Name]
, Woterstorff’s Reflections Paper 2
Introduction
Lament for a Son is a book of Wolterstorff composes outs his excruciating memory of the
passing of his 25-year-old child Eric in a climbing mishap, and how he could settle his pain
through his confidence in God. His record of the occasions and grieving is straightforward and
delightfully composed. In this paper we examine Woterstorff's reflections in Lament For a Son,
For a Son, the Kubler-Ross’s five stages of grief, Wolterstorff joy after his loss, death in light of
the Christian narrative and the role of resurrection in comforting Wolterstorff.
Woterstorff’s Reflections in Lament for a Son
Lament for a son is an accumulation of tales and quotes which relates to creator who is
managing the passing of his Son "Eric" rashly while climbing mountains. The creator "Nicholas
Wolterstroff" accumulates the stories of Eric's life and passing. The primary reason for these
stories is to make a motivation amongst individuals as how the creator with confidence of God
has defeated this catastrophe. The book “Lament for a Son” is a moving book for all other people
who are managing or managed such tragedies throughout their life. The book was distributed to
offer voice to grieving of others (Axelrod, 2014).
Write a 750-1,000 word paper analyzing Woterstorff’s reflctions in Lament For a Son. In addition,
address Kubler-Ross’ five stages of grief, as they are expressed throughout Lament for a Son, and
respond to the following questions:
1. How does Wolterstorff find joy after his loss?
2. What is the meaning and significance of death in light of the Christian narrative?
3. How does the hope of the resurrection play a role in comforting Wolterstorff?
Include three sources including the textbooks, bible and other reliable/academic sources.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Woterstorff’s Reflections Paper
[Student Name]
[School]
[Course/Number]
20 February 2016
[Instructor Name]
, Woterstorff’s Reflections Paper 2
Introduction
Lament for a Son is a book of Wolterstorff composes outs his excruciating memory of the
passing of his 25-year-old child Eric in a climbing mishap, and how he could settle his pain
through his confidence in God. His record of the occasions and grieving is straightforward and
delightfully composed. In this paper we examine Woterstorff's reflections in Lament For a Son,
For a Son, the Kubler-Ross’s five stages of grief, Wolterstorff joy after his loss, death in light of
the Christian narrative and the role of resurrection in comforting Wolterstorff.
Woterstorff’s Reflections in Lament for a Son
Lament for a son is an accumulation of tales and quotes which relates to creator who is
managing the passing of his Son "Eric" rashly while climbing mountains. The creator "Nicholas
Wolterstroff" accumulates the stories of Eric's life and passing. The primary reason for these
stories is to make a motivation amongst individuals as how the creator with confidence of God
has defeated this catastrophe. The book “Lament for a Son” is a moving book for all other people
who are managing or managed such tragedies throughout their life. The book was distributed to
offer voice to grieving of others (Axelrod, 2014).
