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FrankfromWNY
Posted October 19, 2009
I had reviewed almost all the books on grief after my wife died about 3 years ago. Life After Loss was by far the best book I had read. I have also given it to over 12 people whose spouse had died recently and they pretty much concurred with me.
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Posted August 22, 2009
3 1/2 years after the loss of my husband, several books in my library regarding loss and grief and this is by far the best book written on the subject. I highly recommend it for anyone experiencing a loss of any magnitude be it spouse, love interest, job, placement. I found it extremely helpful.
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Posted December 6, 2011
Next to the Dr Kubler-Ross book ON GRIEF AND GRIEVING, this has been the most helpful book I have read on the subject of grieving from a deep loss. The book gives the reader the permission to grieve that our larger society has often denied him. Emphasized over and over again is the theme that: "Going through the experience is the only lasting and healthy way out of grief." The book advises those who grieve: "Never apologize for grieving. Remind yourself as often as needed that the very worst kind of loss is always yours" and to "Learn to acknowledge that your loss is worthy of grief." The griever can further admit to himself: "The loss I experienced is a major event in my life. Perhaps it is the worst thing that will ever happen to me. But is not the end of my life. I can still have a full and rewarding life. Grief has taught me much, and I will use it to be a better person than I was before my loss." In this way those who grieve can be left a sense of hope, not to be forever devastated. The book concludes with some valuable appendices on the role of nutrition in grief recovery, words that describe feelings and information on how one can form their own support group. Not only was it deeply comforting to read this book, (I lost my own father to aortic stenosis five months ago) but I also can see where it could be immensely useful for mental health professionals to use in their practice. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employed by the Department of Defense for over twenty years most recently working with a number of those individuals who lost family members in Iraq. I can see suggesting they read this book themselves and it being of great comfort to them. I would strongly recommend this book to all who have suffered a significant loss in their life.
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Posted December 11, 2008
i have buy this book three time and keep give to people who need it in my family.
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Posted May 30, 2007
My wife died four months ago. This book has given me both practical advice and courage to face my grief and move through it. I found the grief exercises especially valuable in getting out the sadness and dealing with it. I've read many books dealing with grief these past months, and Bob Deits' book covers the bases, whether you are religious or not. No platitudes or pie in the sky. I would recommend this book for anyone who has suffered a major loss.
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Posted July 2, 2004
This book is awesome. Back in Oct 03 I lost one of my young troops in an auto accident. I was given this book to read and I am glad I did. I will never 'get over' her death, but this book has shown me that some day I will get through it. It has helped me through the toughest times I have faced in over 21 years of military service.
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Overview
Loss can be overwhelming, and recovery sometimes seems terribly daunting, if not impossible. But Bob Deits demonstrates that the only way past grief is through it. In this newly revised edition of Life after Loss, Deits offers sound guidance for navigating the uncertain terrain of grief. With practical and compassionate advice, personal stories, and helpful exercises, Life after Loss is not just about understanding grief-it's about doing something about it. Wise and universal, Life after Loss is a classic in the field of grief recovery, and with newly revised chapters on grief shared as a nation as well as on what Deits calls "quiet losses," it is a must-read for coping with any type of loss.
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Bob Deits, B.A. in Psychology and M.Th. in Pastoral Psychology, has been involved in pastoral counseling for nearly three decades, has conducted grief support groups since 1982, and lectures extensively. He lives in Arizona.
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