Take My Hand: A Walk of Faith through Dark Places (ISBN 0-9720620-0-9), tells the story of a loving couple who are simultaneiously diagnosed with cancer.

Cancer, a word that stikes fear into your heart. But do the words hope and optimism come to mind too? What would you do if you and your spouce were diagnosed with cancer at the same time? Author Dan Cole tell us what he and his wife Sandy did in Take My Hand. The letters that Dan and Sandy wrote to friends throughout their struggle are reproduced in the book, offering readers abundant inspiration and comfort. Throughout the letters, including the final ones written after Sandys death, the message to their readers is clear: faith in God, love for one another, and, surprisingly, a sense of humor are the secrets to overcoming grief and loss. His practical yet heartwarming writing style is captivating and memorable.

What reviewers are saying:

. . .I would highly recommend that you buy two, one for yourself to cherish and one to share with a friend who could use some encouragement. . ."
-Jeanie Fields, Mainstream Editor

In spite of its subject, this book is one of hope and optimism for anyone confronting a life-altering experience."
-Megan Mills, Ph.D., Director, Psychosocial Oncology, Rush Cancer Institute, Chicago, IL

How do we take a journey toward death with a loved one? Dan Cole offers an excellent trail for the reader with this question. As Dan speaks from personal experience, he includes theological reflection on his experience which can help a grieving person find a place within their faith for their grief"
-Dr. Emma Justes, Professor of Pastoral Care and Pastoral Theology Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, Lombard, IL

Ive been in hospice for nearly 20 years and was hospice coordinator in Waldo County for 6 (until I retired to enter ministry). As a hospice worker I found this book especially powerful and meaningful."
-Pastor Ginny Rimm

Excerpts from the book can be read at www.northwindpublishing.com.

Take My Hand: A Walk of Faith through Dark Places
ISBN 0-9720620-0-9
Trim: 5 x 7.5
96 pages
Retail price $9.95
Available from the publisher and through www.amazon.com

Author Dan Cole, is an experienced pastor, church planter and international missionary, who has trained church leaders for more than twenty-five years. He currently lives in East Moline, IL, pending an overseas missions assignment.

Dan Cole is available for interviews. Review copies for the media are available. For more information, contact Janet Robbins, Publisher, North Wind Publishing, P.O. Box 192, Rockport, ME 04856 Phone 207-542-4310, e-mail: janet@northwindpublishing.com