On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss Paperback – August 12, 2014

I was given a copy of this book by a coworker a few years ago when my mother passed away. She said it was given to her by a friend when her father had passed and it helped her. It was an easy read, and I learned about the 5 stages of grief, and it really did help me along the way in dealing with grief. It won't solve your problems but you get a better understanding about the grieving process, and what to possibly expect in the time to come. But the bottom line is grief moves in waves. I've been so happy with it I have purchased at least 10 of these over the past few years and given them as gifts to those I have met or known that have recently experienced loss and may have trouble dealing with grief. Several of them have told me they were very appreciative of the gesture and loved the book. I do recommend.

This is one of the best books I have read so far in my grief journey, it is honest and really resonates with my experience with the loss of my husband.

What a simple, normalizing and compassionate book on grief. This covers so many circumstances and provides so much empathy. Almost everything I have personally experienced with death-this book covered in some way, shape, or form, and normalized it. It’s like its own little shoulder to lean on to help you realize you are not alone. Certainly recommend if there is grief that needs to be processed

If you’ve had to deal with grief, then you know that the process can be complicated. There are so many feelings to sort out, so many what- ifs to process, that you may often wonder if what you are feeling is normal, and if it will ever end. This book, On Grief and Grieving, is here to help you.This book’s subtitle refers to five stages of grief, which include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While each of these five areas is touched on in the book, there is much more to read than just these five stages and what they mean. When I first got this book, I was expecting a separate, long chapter for each of the five stages, but the book is not written that way. Rather, it spells out the five stages in the first chapter, then it proceeds to talk about more specific topics, like regrets, hauntings, isolation, anniversaries, suicide, and more.I was recommended this book following the passing of my spouse and I found that it did have many good, comforting things to offer. Probably the strongest takeaways from this book are: 1. Everyone’s grieving process is different and there is no single way to grieve and 2. Grief is all about YOU, and your individual needs. Don’t let others try to pressure you to ‘get over it’ or tell you that you’re taking things to extremes or acting childish. Grief is personal, and every single one of us needs the time to deal the situation and recover as we see fit, on our own terms.Grieving is a process. It is something we all have to go through from time to time and while there is no defined endpoint to grief, it is good to understand how grieving differs from person to person. It is also good to know that the way you choose to grieve, the way you cope, and the way you respond is perfectly fine. On Grief and Grieving does take somewhat of a spiritual angle from time to time, which may not be suitable to all readers, but it remains generic enough in the spiritual dimension that most anyone can relate. It’s a good guide to grief, and a book I recommend.

Perfect for what I wanted.

My stepdad died a few months ago from Covid. He and my mother married in 1977. My mother was lost and just not understanding what she was going through. As a Nurse I’ve seen it all. I knew this book would help her make sense of her feelings and what she was experiencing. It has helped tremendously. I recommend highly for someone who needs some help understanding the grieving process. She had never heard of the 5 stages of grief before. She has been able to make sense of her thoughts and emotions. Excellent book.

This is the 3rd copy I bought. First one for me and the other two for friends! A really helpful book to navigate grief. I am reading it again after more than a year of my mom lost. Love all the wisdom and guidance this books gives, and how much is helping to understand and be able to keep caring for myself. Losing a parent is something that changes us and shape us forever. As long as we are open to do the process of grief. The younger we are the more will impact our life. May all of us be happy, peaceful and free from all our suffering.

We typically are not schooled in how to deal with grief, neither our own nor that of others. I found this book very difficult to read even a full year after my wife died. I would have been far better prepared if I had read it earlier, when we first learned of her diagnosis or even earlier. Since everyone suffers grief at some time in their life, I would encourage everyone to read it right now.