"Reading this book allowed me to see what my own mother must have experienced when my father died. For the first time it wasn't just about my grief. It also opened the door for us to heal in this area together" - C. Saunders

 

"I love everything about this book. Having these three women share their story, through pain, heartache, confusion, grief.. Coupled with holding it all together and never giving up or losing hope. It's a must read. We have all suffered grief on some level, all differently. Truly relatable. Often times widows are soon forgotten after the dust settles, but these women are here to share their store and offer hope. " - Love2Shop

 

"This was a poignant and heartfelt book for me. It brought back memories of my father's death that were painful. Yet, I am finally at peace after reading this book. It was raw and honest. Thank you Maureen, Chasity and Khadija."- D. Luna

 

"The subject of grief shared by these women was truly compelling. I felt as if they each allowed me to see, hear and experience there loss on a level that exposed me to the sweetness and delicacy of life. To be clear, I received my book and finished it in an afternoon. The only time I stopped reading was to pause on those moments that opened me up to past losses I hadn't thought about in years. Would I recommend this book? Absolutely. Life and death are inseparable but, this book demonstrates that recovery is a process and sometimes on this journey when we think are alone...our memories of those who died show up to get us through" - JD

 

"What an inspirational read! These three women shared so much of themselves and their personal journeys before and after becoming widows. I shed tears and can only imagine what their stories will mean to other widows, as well as to others dealing with grief and loss. I admire their willingness to share intimate details of their periods of weakness, their marital challenges, the depths of their grief, their struggles to move forward, their strengths, and their triumphs. I wish each of them much joy and blessings as they continue their journeys"- TPH

 

"The Unwelcome Committee by Maureen Bobo, Chastity Williams and Khadija Ali took me back to the days when grief enveloped me like smoke from a mushroom cloud. I felt I’d been sucker-punched when I received the news, while on vacation, of the demise of Rocky, my boyfriend of three years. I grieved like a widow. In this book these ladies tell a sobering story of life on the Unwelcome Committee. I can relate to the struggle because I spent time on that committee, too. It was only through the healing that comes with the passage of time that I was able to relinquish my seat. The book is written with the raw emotions tempered with wisdom and insight from women who’ve matured, “grown-up” and stepped up, even while raging against the need to do so. It is just the kind of book I would have clung to like a life-raft had it been written 11 years ago when I needed it. I proud to know one of the authors and count her among my sister/friends. Khadija Ali, you did it, and it is wonderful! I thank all three authors for giving of themselves so openly, for finally committing to print what they held in their hearts. And for leaving a roadmap for others, and frank talk for their kids. From Chastity Williams I got closure. I, too was not allowed to see my Rocky because he had been dead for nearly a week before his body was found. Reading your reaction to the news about not seeing Darrell reminded me of my own experience and helped me understand it better. It wasn’t personal, it was professional. Maureen Bobo does a great job of breaking down the truth about where her marriage was headed and why. You hear grieving widows defined by the years of love, devotion and happiness they gave to their husbands. Maureen keeps it real by talking frankly about losing her spouse during the breaking point of a troubled marriage, and that grief was overwhelming none the less. And my dear Khadija whom I met two or three years ago, in a writing class where she spoke so softly and wrote so eloquently about her loss that I wanted to weep. It’s been a pleasure to witness your wellness."- G. Jennings

 

"I recommend this book to everyone that has lost someone or just going through some challenges in your life. I admire each of these three women who were willing to share their intimate details with the world. I love everything about this book."- C. Spain Akins

 

"This book is helping me through a difficult time in my life. I have lost loved ones and know that I can cope and heal through reading the stories of the authors."- Prov2011

 

"Read this captivating book in one sitting! I was so inspired by their story that I want to now write my story! It is my prayer that their story cultivates thought about grief and that it motivates action and inspires healing to all who are fortunate as I have been to read this book! I absolutely loved the book!"- SupaNova Star