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Summary: Living When A Loved One Has Died
Review: My husband died at 47 of lung cancer. I went to grief counseling and purchased any book or piece of information I could find to help me through the grieving process. This book, by far, has helped me the most. It was easy to read when my concentration level was at an all- time low. This was written by someone who has obviously been through this experience. I keep several copies of this book on hand to give to friends as the need arises.This is a book that can be read and re-read many times. It has brought me great peace and comfort over these last 4 years. Thank you so much Rabbi Grollman!
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Summary: A Must Read When You Lose A Loved One
Review: My husband Jim died at the age of 50. We had been together since 1972, 27 years, and had grown up together. Jim was a Vietnam veteran and suffered from the effects of Agent Orange that over the years manifested itself in many ways. His tired body finally gave up after many years of suffering. But he fought it with everything he had - and survived many years beyond what the doctors told him he would live. But in the end, he knew it was time to go and he did it with dignity. A friend gave me this book and at first I could not read it, then slowly I would open it and read a little, and then a little more. I can't tell you how many times I have read it now. It is reality, simple and to the point. It is easy to read and it is me, it is scary how much it is me. And now I have a friend who just lost her husband and I am sending it to her so that she can read it and hopefully get the comfort and understanding that only we can know.
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Summary: Excellent; anyone grieving should have a copy
Review: My mother died unexpectedly two months ago after fracturing her hip. I was her sole caregiver (she had moderate stage Alzheimer's) and even though I was preparing myself for her first being in a nursing home and ultimately her death years down the road, this sudden passing away left me totally empty and void. I didn't know what to feel except that I had let her down somehow. I had always promised her I would take care of her and not let anything bad happen to her. I found myself emotionless with regard to anything except grief. Then I found this book two weeks ago, took it home and read it. This book touches upon every emotion you go through when you grieve. It is not written as a self-help book. It does not tell you what some professionals think you should be doing to continue living in spite of your loss. It is simple. The sentences are short. It tells you that it is alright to feel the way you do. I have kept my book on my coffee table ever since and have picked it up twice already when I was feeling low. I will definitely be giving this book as a gift to friends as the occasion warrants.
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Summary: Not a Gentle Book
Review: Other reviewers describe this book as gentle. It was definitely not gentle for me -- my husband has been gone two months and this book shattered me like glass. Reality is fine and we all need to seek it at our own pace after a loss but this book hits you in the face with it. I am glad others have found it helpful but to me it was devastating. I felt wounded and was useless for the whole day I read it.
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Summary: Gentle but honest
Review: This book is a great book to give to a friend who has just lost a loved one. (I lost my son 5 years ago and enjoyed it.) It is gentle in that it is easy to read and does not go into lengthy discussions on topics. However, what it does discuss is so completely honest about what we feel as we grief. Highly reccomend!
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Summary: This is the real thing
Review: This book is the real thing. It is for people who are suffering from loss. It is written simply, with only one or two sentences per page. It is not a book to read idly but at a time of need. It seemed to me that the author was very experienced with grief and really wanted to help me, the reader, get through it. He does not try to minimize the pain, or provide any short cuts. He is an expert guide through real grief, and provides hope that there is a way out.
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Summary: Look elsewhere for words of wisdom
Review: This book was an absolute God-send for me. Mr. Grollman is brilliant for understanding that wading through a bazillion unnecessary words is impossible when one is in the throws of grief. After the loss of my father, I could hardly function; and the gift of a book was quite intimidating...until I picked it up and started to read. He is definitely a bottom-liner - he quickly gets to the meat of each emotion we experience when grieving. I used the space around his statements for making notes relating to the topic of the page. I honestly don't think I could've healed as thoroughly without this book, and I will be eternally thankful for Mr. Grollman and the friend who brought me this book. I highly recommend it to anyone going through the loss of a beloved, and have given it to many friends in need of a glimmer of light at the end of a very long and very dark tunnel.
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Summary: Living When A Loved One Has Died
Review: This book was an absolute God-send for me. Mr. Grollman is brilliant for understanding that wading through a bazillion unnecessary words is impossible when one is in the throws of grief. After the loss of my father, I could hardly function; and the gift of a book was quite intimidating...until I picked it up and started to read. He is definitely a bottom-liner - he quickly gets to the meat of each emotion we experience when grieving. I used the space around his statements for making notes relating to the topic of the page. I honestly don't think I could've healed as thoroughly without this book, and I will be eternally thankful for Mr. Grollman and the friend who brought me this book. I highly recommend it to anyone going through the loss of a beloved, and have given it to many friends in need of a glimmer of light at the end of a very long and very dark tunnel.
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Summary: The most supportive information I found dealing with death
Review: This book was the most helpful and supportive thing I found when dealing with my grandmother's death. All the friends and family members I turned to did their best. I even went to counseling and the therapist was wonderful. But I really began and was able to deal with my grief when I found this book. Since then, each time someone I love has lost someone they love, I have bought them a copy of this book. Thank you Mr. Grollman.
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Summary: Help in time of great loss............
Review: This is not for those who are in the first weeks of loss. The honesty of the text can be hard to deal with while the loss is still new. However, when I needed to finally let go after the death of my grandmother in 1996, this book was a trememdous help to me. It was the catalyst that finally got my emotions flowing and helped me to process the grief. I had been walking around in the "grief bubble" for weeks and wanted to cut through the blackness surrounding me. The passages inside were the catalyst I needed to finally get my emotions flowing and process the grief when I lost my grandmother and, later, my father. This is the gift I give to friends when they are ready to move on and step out of the shadow of loss.
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