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Title
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Letting
Go With Love: The Grieving Process |
| Author |
Nancy O'Connor |
| Release Year |
1989 |
| Reviewed by |
Don Hildenbrand |
| Review Date |
10/05 |
| Non-Fiction? |
YES |
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Death of
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Any |
| Type of Death |
Any |
| Target Audience |
Bereaved; family, friends, co-workers
of bereaved; caregivers |
| Reviewer Rating |
Good |
Summary
This is a small paperback of about 170 pages. It covers a very
wide range of topics, broken down into chapters with specific headings,
so that readers can go directly to those topics of special interest.
Because of the broad coverage, it tends to treat issues rather superficially,
and lump many different grieving situations into the same mold.
For example, in referring to time frames following a loss, "After
the first year, eating and sleeping habits should have returned
to normal. Laughter, fun, happiness, and a sense of humor are returning".
The book probably serves best as an introduction to the many facets
of grieving, from which the interested reader can go on to more
specialized coverage elsewhere of those situations of particular
concern.
Quotes
Following the loss of a spouse, "Take off the ring. Put away
the pictures. Throw away or give away the rest of the clothes. Let
go! You will feel much lighter. You'll be free to go on with your
own life." [Kare Note: see Shortcomings or Flaws below.]
General Themes
Throughout, it emphasizes the desirability of coming to grips with
the grieving process, then going on to meet and overcome the challenges
of rebuilding one's life, then reaping those rewards.
What the Reviewer Liked
Chapter headings make it easy to find topics of special interest.
Broad coverage is good, even if superficial.
Shortcomings or Flaws
I was a bit put-off by the "one size fits all" characterization
of different grieving situations, but I guess you can't have everything.
[Kara Note: For example, some grieving the loss of a spouse may
need significant time before they are ready to "take off the
ring" or "put away the pictures".]
Writing Style
Written as a self-help, or "how to" book.
Author Qualifications
Trained psychologist with years of counseling experience.
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