Loss can be overwhelming, and recovery often seems terribly daunting, if not impossible. But with great compassion. Life after Loss offers a way through it. Drawing on numerous first-hand stories and almost forty years of pastoral counseling to inform his advice, Bob Deits provides helpful exercises for navigating the uncertain terrain of loss and grief. From letting go of asking “Why?” to taking charge of grief and moving through it, Life after Loss is a classic in the field of grief recovery. It will help you find positive ways to put together a life that is necessarily different, but equally meaningful.
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"I expected to hate this book, obviously, I mean, come on, but it's actually practical and comforting in the least disgusting of ways. I didn't do any of the exercises, I should note...I have my limits. " — Karen (4 out of 5 stars)
"I expected to hate this book, obviously, I mean, come on, but it's actually practical and comforting in the least disgusting of ways. I didn't do any of the exercises, I should note...I have my limits. "
“One of the classics in the field of crisis intervention, with wise, reassuring, and understanding emotional guidance and practical suggestions for strength and support.”
“This book would be an invaluable resource to every human being, preparing people for future losses and cultivating compassion for fellow human beings who suffer. It can help us to be better caregivers to those around us, and to know when to give them their space for healing. But Life After Loss would also serve as a helpful professional guide for students in all areas of counseling and social work. It is a readily accessible book, filled with practical strategies to lead sufferers out of their grief and despair and toward healthy recovery…I recommend it most highly to all readers.”
“An essential ‘roadmap’ for those in grief.”
" Constant companion on my walk to the office. Might try to find printed copy for the exercises,but the audio book version really help getting the content into my head without having to concentrate reading it. "
" The author conveys a feeling of compassion. "
" It's a good book... "
" I expected to hate this book, obviously, I mean, come on, but it's actually practical and comforting in the least disgusting of ways. I didn't do any of the exercises, I should note...I have my limits. "
" The divorce is the equivalent to death thing made me stop reading. "
" This was the basis for an 8-week course I attended. Really insightful and liberating. "
" Very basic and not very deep. "
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