Synopses & Reviews
For decades, the prescribed philosophy for those coping with the death of a loved one has been to advise the bereaved to "move on" and sever ties with the deceased, acknowledging the pain associated with loss but not the growth that can come from it. This ideology has proven not only ineffective, but in many cases destructive.
Drawing on her own personal experience with loss, as well as her tutelage under the leading pioneers of grief therapy, Jill Brooke offers not pat answers, but obtainable solutions that can transform grief into practical motivation.
Including tips on how to preserve our memories, create lasting family histories, and reach out to others, Don't Let Death Ruin Your Life shows how the experience of grieving helps us to heal, learn, and grow. Filled with gentle guidance and practical advice, this indispensable handbook takes readers on a journey that will motivate, inspire, and transform their lives.
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"...very important book. One wonders why it wasn't written years ago...the terrific input when I lost my dad years ago." Larry King
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"Her guide to help go through the loss of a loved one should find a place in every American's home." Bill O'Reilly
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"Former CNN correspondent Brooke--who lost her father at 16 and later an unborn child--has interviewed hundreds of people about their loss of loved ones for this journalistic compendium of ways to transform grief into healing. Though not as deep or authoritative as other books on grieving, this one covers more ground. Emphasizing the futility and harmfulness of shutting out grief, Brooke suggests ways to remember and memorialize the departed." Publishers Weekly
Description
A one-of-a-kind book that shows how grief can be transformed into a prescription for happiness and personal fulfillment.
We will all experience the loss of a loved one sometime during our lives. This unique guide reveals how to turn this time of sadness into an opportunity for positive change and growth.
Jill Brooke shows how to cope with grief and how to use it as a springboard for greater achievement and happiness. Although they are no longer physically with us, we can keep our loved ones emotionally and spiritually close by incorporating their memories into our daily lives. Not only can we draw comfort from their sustaining presence, but we can have a positive impact on those around us. Recent research has shown that the trauma of loss can stimulate creativity which, in turn, leads to new opportunities for happiness and success. Rosie O'Donnell, Bill Cosby, Paul McCartney, and Katie Couric are just a few of the people in this book who have coped with loss in unique and special ways.
Including tips on how to preserve our memories, create lasting family histories, and reach out to others, Don't Let Death Ruin Your Life shows how the experience of grieving helps us to heal, learn, and grow. Filled with gentle guidance and practical advice, this indispensable handbook takes readers on a journey that will motivate, inspire, and transform their lives.