Lunch with the Widows: What I Learned About Living After My Husband Died

Grief and loss are an inescapable part of mortality. In one form or another, they will touch all our lives. Yet, despite being so common, the path of grief and loss can be unbearably lonely, and healing can seem to be an unreachable destination.



When Dr. Susan Walton lost her husband of 43 years during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, she found herself quarantined and completely alone, both physically and emotionally. Hundreds of miles away from her children and grandchildren, she had to find a way to navigate life as a single woman. Unsure of how to move forward, Susan Walton reached out to other widows to set up individual conversations about their experiences, what they had learned and what advice they could offer.



Lunch With the Widows: What I Learned About Living After My Husband Died weaves together the insights of women who have endured profound loss and found a way forward. With tenderness and honesty, Susan offers encouragement, perspective, Christ-centered hope and practical counsel for navigating grief—especially when it feels isolating and overwhelming.