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Grief Works

Stories of Life, Death and Surviving

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Grief Works

Written by: Julia Samuel
Narrated by: Julia Samuel
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A warm, moving and practical guide to grief from a leading bereavement counsellor, Grief Works features deeply affecting case studies of the author's clients, which will appeal to readers of Atul Gawande's Being Mortal, Stephen Grosz's The Unexamined Life and Paul Kalanithi's When Breath Becomes Air.

Death is the last taboo in our society, and grief is still profoundly misunderstood. So many of us feel awkward and uncertain around death, and shy away from talking honestly with family and friends. Grief Works is a compassionate guide that will inform and engage anyone who is grieving, from the "expected" death of a parent to the sudden unexpected death of a small child, and provide clear advice for those seeking to comfort the bereaved.

With deeply moving case studies of real people's stories of loss, and brilliantly accessible and practical advice, Grief Works will be passed down through generations as the definitive guide for anyone who has lost a loved one, and
revolutionize the way we talk about life, loss and death. Grief & Loss Personal Development Relationships Sociology Grief Mental Health Health
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The insights and case studies were so helpful in understanding how different people grieve. It was also helpful to understand how the circumstances of a loved ones death affected the survivors in unique ways. I came away with a better sensitivity to the trauma faced by loved ones who go through these trials. It is certainly a book most should read.

Now the difficult part. This is serious topic and cannot be treated in a light hearted manor. However, id did find the presentation a little too monotone. I would have welcomed a bit more inflection in the readers voice. It was a bit too soft.

But on the whole, a worthwhile and important book.

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