The Grief Recovery Handbook : The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death Divorce, and Other Losses

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Summary: Life Saving
Review: This book reveals a path to resolving grief through the process of re-education. It is both clear and concise in the steps that are outlined. Interesting and life changing reading!

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Summary: Book offers expanded awareness
Review: This book takes you from the concept of grief to choosing a new path to recovery to moving beyond the loss of a loved one. It is an excellent book for any one in grief. The book offers finding stability in a storm of emotions. This is also a necessary book for the library of all health professionals.

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Summary: Book offers expanded awareness
Review: This book takes you from the concept of grief to choosing a new path to recovery to moving beyond the loss of a loved one. It is an excellent book for any one in grief. The book offers finding stability in a storm of emotions. This is also a necessary book for the library of all health professionals.

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Summary: Well written
Review: This handbook is informative and helpful. The authors have touched on the truth about grief. Good work.
Kathrine Peterson author of Write from Your Heart, A Healing Grief Journal and Healing Stories of Grief and Faith.

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Summary: Death is unique
Review: When I lost a close family member several years ago, I had to deal with it in my own way. Grieving is a natural process. While I did not let it define my life, I did let it take it's course and it has affected me and I expect it to impact my life forever. I do not believe that a person can apply a process to "getting over" a tragedy. This is different than a "12 step" substance abuse recovery program. If you've lost someone, look for couseling and reading material that help you to understand what you are feeling, I also believe that reading about or sharing situations others have gone through helps - each one is unique but it shows that you are not alone. I found that support from family and friends was the biggest comfort. I also do not think it is appropriate to compare divorce or job loss to death. Totally different situations, death is much more final - even to the most optimistic of us than any of the others. If you are grieving from loss of life - look somewhere else.

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Summary: Freedom from the pain
Review: When my mother died, I was devastated and the pain was crippling. Reading The Grief Recovery Handbook and doing the exercises helped me get back into my life. I still miss my mom and I'm sad that she's gone, but the book helped me complete the pain from her loss. I strongly recommend it to anyone who has experienced a loss.