Library Resources
The Lost and Found Recovery Center Library is a quarter-million dollar collection of DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, books, pamphlets and more that focus on the human condition. You will find materials on addictions, step-parenting, living in recovery, bullying, meth addiction, autism, and many, many more items too numerous to mention.
The library is open 5 days a week, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. Please stop by to browse, check out a movie or DVD, or sit a spell and read a devotional for support. This library is open to the public and to professionals, and is free. The library depends on donations from the community to replenish its stock and add the latest products. Love the library? Please consider a donation. Several items are in Spanish or have a Native American perspective. Click on the link below to take you to our collection where you can reserve an item of interest.
The library is open 5 days a week, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. Please stop by to browse, check out a movie or DVD, or sit a spell and read a devotional for support. This library is open to the public and to professionals, and is free. The library depends on donations from the community to replenish its stock and add the latest products. Love the library? Please consider a donation. Several items are in Spanish or have a Native American perspective. Click on the link below to take you to our collection where you can reserve an item of interest.
Book of the Week
The Grief Club
By Melody Beattie
(from melodybeattie.com)
How to move on after a major loss, such as the death of a loved one, the end of a career, or a health crisis.After author Melody Beattie’s son died, she found herself welcomed into new “club,” a circle of people who had lived through the tragic loss of a child.
This was not the first club in which she unwittingly found herself. Years earlier she found herself in Twelve Step groups, first balking, then later embracing the healing principles that she now credits with saving her life.
But life, Ms. Beattie writes, is all about change. Not only do loved ones die, but once successful careers can careen out of control and debilitating diseases can rob you of future plans. Smaller losses can take a toll as well. The natural process of aging leaves many people with a depleted sense of worth, and staying abreast with current technologies leaves many people feeling ill-informed and inadequate.
She writes, “There’s a secret to get through loss, pain and grief. If we’re alone we can’t see who we are. When we join the club, other people become the mirror. Through them, we see ourselves and gain an understanding of what we’re going through. Then slowly, real slowly, we learn to accept who we see in the mirror. Then you become the mirror for them; by being honest about who you are, you’ll help them learn to love and accept themselves.”
By Melody Beattie
(from melodybeattie.com)
How to move on after a major loss, such as the death of a loved one, the end of a career, or a health crisis.After author Melody Beattie’s son died, she found herself welcomed into new “club,” a circle of people who had lived through the tragic loss of a child.
This was not the first club in which she unwittingly found herself. Years earlier she found herself in Twelve Step groups, first balking, then later embracing the healing principles that she now credits with saving her life.
But life, Ms. Beattie writes, is all about change. Not only do loved ones die, but once successful careers can careen out of control and debilitating diseases can rob you of future plans. Smaller losses can take a toll as well. The natural process of aging leaves many people with a depleted sense of worth, and staying abreast with current technologies leaves many people feeling ill-informed and inadequate.
She writes, “There’s a secret to get through loss, pain and grief. If we’re alone we can’t see who we are. When we join the club, other people become the mirror. Through them, we see ourselves and gain an understanding of what we’re going through. Then slowly, real slowly, we learn to accept who we see in the mirror. Then you become the mirror for them; by being honest about who you are, you’ll help them learn to love and accept themselves.”
“Surprised”
Jordan Maahs, Lost and Found Intern
“The word definitely needs to get out” says Mary Jo, Licensed Professional Counselor at First Step Recovery. Mary Jo thought of Lost and found as a place dealing with only drugs and alcohol abuse. But when she walked into The Lost and Found Ministry library, she was surprised with what she saw.
The Lost and Found library started as a resource for addictions material but has expanded to include information on suicide, divorce, health, violence, parenting, and a variety of other topics for all ages. As a licensed counselor, she found what she affectionately refers to as the “golden nugget” of Moorhead.
“I always purchased my own materials” said Mary Jo. Because she does not have to buy each individual item, she’s able to better help those she serves in the FM area by providing them with a rich set of resources. Mary Jo’s story reflects that of other professionals in the area, who rely on the resources at Lost and Found.
But Mary Jo would be the first to tell you that the resources at Lost and Found are not just for professionals. At over a quarter of a million dollars’ worth of resources, the Lost and Found Library is a unique asset for just about anyone. Whether you’re a child, a parent, grandparent, teacher, business person, or just concerned citizen, you can find something useful for you or a loved one.
It’s surprising what can be found on the shelves. Stop by; be surprised!
Lost and Found Recovery Center is located at 111 7th St South Moorhead MN; feel free to call us at 218-287-2089
