Dancing When the Lights Go Out by Roger Greene
'Dancing When the Lights Go Out' by Roger Greene is an emotional and profound exploration of grief, loss, and the societal taboo surrounding these experiences. When Roger's wife passed away from a rare form of dementia during the height of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, his world shattered. Grief consumed him, leaving him emotionally wrecked and questioning the cultural norms that surround loss. Through his journey, he unveils the stark reality that our society shies away from discussing grief and loss, leaving many ill-prepared to cope with the profound impact of such experiences. The book delves into what it means to be human, spiritual, and practical in the face of devastating loss. Roger's Christian perspective adds depth as he intertwines personal narratives with insightful discussions on spirituality, culture, and the complexities of navigating the health and care system during times of bereavement. Roger explores the normalisation of loss as an inevitable part of life, offering guidance on navigating the storms of emotions and finding hope amidst the despair. The spiritual aspect offers a Christian lens on grief, emphasising the profound influence spirituality holds within our culture. Lastly, practical aspect serves as a guide through the bewildering labyrinth of the health and care system, providing invaluable assistance for those grappling with loss. At its core, this book unveils the heart-wrenching journey Roger and his family endured a locked-down care facility, isolated from loved ones during her final moments. However, beyond the personal narrative, Roger's aim is clear: to break the silence around grief and loss, equipping individuals and the Church to engage meaningfully in a world where pain is prevalent yet often unspoken. 'Dancing When the Lights Go Out' is a call to action, urging society to embrace conversations about grief and loss, to foster empathy, understanding, and genuine support. It's a beacon of hope, aiming to transform our approach to grief and, ultimately, to enable a more compassionate and meaningful existence in a world often shrouded in pain.
Roger Greene first discovered the power of God's Word in 1989 at a point of crisis in his work. This book is his testimony of how he has integrated his faith with his career, to the point where God has moved in amazing signs and wonders in his work and business life. Roger writes from the unique perspective of a career in top leadership positions in the public, commercial and voluntary sectors in the UK over 30 years. He was a Chief Executive in the NHS for 12 years, and is now a Director of the consulting business Tricordant Ltd. He leads the Ignite fellowship of Christians from a variety of denominations in the workplace and business in the south-east of England. He believes passionately that the sacred-secular divide is a man-made falsehood that God is dismantling, and that Christians in the work-place and business have a first class spiritual calling to be His Church in the world, to usher in the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven. Roger is married with 3 daughters and 3 grandchildren (to date!). He lives in West Sussex but says that while you can take the boy out of Liverpool, but you can never take Liverpool out of the boy! You can find out more about the Ignite fellowship of Christians at www.ignitework.net.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781915046833 |
| ISBN 10 | 1915046831 |
| Title | Dancing When the Lights Go Out |
| Author | Roger Greene |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Malcolm Down Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-05-03 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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