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Summary: My Ace In a Hole
Review: "Widow to Widow" arrived at my door in a plain box, by mail..My wonderful husband of 39 yrs. had recently passed away in Aug.,04...I came home one day and there was this box at my doorstep...a week or two later. I open the box and there was this wonderful book...sent to me by an old friend, whose husband had passed away 10 years ago. I was so surprised and so very grateful for her thoughtfulness..As I perused it, I felt immediately comforted..I just stood and read most of it...turning page after page..It was like a friend telling me what I was going through was something that others feel, and I was not losing my mind...I can be a 'pity Paula", I can feel frustrated at my children, etc, etc...Whenever I am LOW, I reach for this book..It helps me get through a sadness or lonesome thought..It acknowleges me...I am very grateful for my friend and CHEERS to Mrs. Ginsburg! She offers me a reality check...I need it often.
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Summary: Widow to Widow - an excellent resourse
Review: I found an earlier edition in a library 12 years ago when my husband was dying of prostate cancer, and I had no one close with whom to share. It seemed every page had a jewel of information that was so helpful. One I especially like, when as a plumber in action (with no husband to do it), and you have the pliers trying to tighten a screw--advice "right is tight", "left is loose!" How about that for some GOOD practical advice. Of course, her whole book is much deeper than that and she covers so many situations and feelings a widow undergoes. I have now given out 5 or 6 of "Widow to Widow" to others during these 12 years since my husband died. A friend even ordered one to be able to counsel widows as a pastor's wife. She thinks it is excellent. I am now placing another order to have "Widow to Widow" on hand when an appropriate instance arises and another new widow needs some calming insight.
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Summary: A Must Read for Widows
Review: I lost my husband of four years to cancer recently...this was the second time widowed for me. My first husband died ten years ago, and I wish this book had been available to me then! Although I was familiar with all the feelings, thoughts and social anomalies that occur during widowhood, seeing them put on paper and knowing I was not losing my mind is slowly helping me put my life back in order. I use it as a guide on a daily basis right now. I learned that a cousin had been widowed last October and purchased a copy for her as well. Definitely worth reading!
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Summary: A MUST Read for any Widow
Review: I purchased this book as a gift for friend when she lost her husband. She contacted me right away saying how much she enjoyed the book - how it was helping her - the best she'd read - it's exactly how I feel - these were her comments. I've purchased several for other friends since - they all say the same.
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Summary: A MUST Read for any Widow
Review: I read a multitude of books after loosing my husband right before the holidays. Ms. Ginsburg "hit the nail" on the head for most of the REAL things I wold be facing. It was honest, humorous and convinced me I wasn't going crazy.
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Summary: Best at Capturing the Emtional Turmoil of Losing a Spouse
Review: I read several "widow" books after losing my husband suddenly to a heart attack and this book did the best job of capturing the emotional turmoil of losing a spouse. It is very difficult to cope with the unwelcome changes in ones life and this book helps to guide the way.
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Summary: Excellent help for widows!
Review: I received an earlier version of Widow to Widow from a friend when my husband died in an auto accident five years ago. I found it comforting to read that I was not "crazy" or alone in the thoughts and feelings I had following his death. I related to the author so well when there were not many other 24 year old widows nearby to talk to. With a toddler and a ten-day old baby, the book was also the only one (of MANY) I found that I could pick up, read very briefly on the topic I needed at the moment and come back to later. I now keep several copies on hand to send to newly widowed friends and acquaintances.
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Summary: A MUST read for recent widows!!
Review: I was given this book by my sister-in-law I had never met, on the death of my husband, who had committed suicide at age 46. It was the most thoughtful thing that anyone did! It gave me such insight into what I was going through (the "crazies"), and what to expect and hope for, as well as telling me that all I was going through was normal. Every widow should be handed this book at the funeral home to take straight home! Lots of resources listed to get help, from financial to support groups. A definite book to have on hand!
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Summary: Saving grace
Review: I was sent this book by a friend shortly after my husband died. The word "practical" is a most important focus in the title. In reading, I found a sense of calm in knowing that I was not losing my mind, or going crazy, or just plain weird. As a "new" widow, I find the emptiness overwhelming at times and picking up this book (between counseling sessions) is a great boost to my sense of where I am now.
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