Notes on Grief

Notes on Grief

Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Publisher: Knopf

Published: 2021-05-11

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 0593320816

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

From the globally acclaimed, best-selling novelist and author of We Should All Be Feminists, a timely and deeply personal account of the loss of her father: “With raw eloquence, Notes on Grief … captures the bewildering messiness of loss in a society that requires serenity, when you’d rather just scream. Grief is impolite ... Adichie’s words put welcome, authentic voice to this most universal of emotions, which is also one of the most universally avoided” (The Washington Post). Notes on Grief is an exquisite work of meditation, remembrance, and hope, written in the wake of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's beloved father’s death in the summer of 2020. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged around the world, and kept Adichie and her family members separated from one another, her father succumbed unexpectedly to complications of kidney failure. Expanding on her original New Yorker piece, Adichie shares how this loss shook her to her core. She writes about being one of the millions of people grieving this year; about the familial and cultural dimensions of grief and also about the loneliness and anger that are unavoidable in it. With signature precision of language, and glittering, devastating detail on the page—and never without touches of rich, honest humor—Adichie weaves together her own experience of her father’s death with threads of his life story, from his remarkable survival during the Biafran war, through a long career as a statistics professor, into the days of the pandemic in which he’d stay connected with his children and grandchildren over video chat from the family home in Abba, Nigeria. In the compact format of We Should All Be Feminists and Dear Ijeawele, Adichie delivers a gem of a book—a book that fundamentally connects us to one another as it probes one of the most universal human experiences. Notes on Grief is a book for this moment—a work readers will treasure and share now more than ever—and yet will prove durable and timeless, an indispensable addition to Adichie's canon.


I Can't Stop Crying

I Can't Stop Crying

Author: John D. Martin

Publisher: McClelland & Stewart

Published: 2013-01-29

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0771054610

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

For anyone who has experienced a significant loss, this wonderfully informative and accessible book is a guide to understanding and overcoming grief. The death of someone close -- a familiy member, spouse, or partner -- can result in feelings of overwhelming grief. At the same time, society unrealistically expects people to recover from grief as quickly as possible. I Can't Stop Crying looks at grieving as a painful but necessary process. The authors emphasize the importance of giving permission to grieve and suggest steps for rebuiliding life without the one who is gone. They also look at how such a loss affects relationships with family and friends, as well as lifestyle, work habits, and hopes for the future. The book includes an appendix with bereavement groups, resources, and other self-help organizations for grievers.


Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief

Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief

Author: Emily Thiroux Threatt

Publisher: Mango Media Inc.

Published: 2021-01-19

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 1642504831

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Help in Healing from Grief and Loss Living Now Book Award, Silver – Aging, Death, & Dying “Filled with insight, wisdom, and relatable stories, this resource shares everything you need to know to start living again with joy, meaning, and love after loss.” —Chelsea Hanson, author of The Sudden Loss Survival Guide Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief is a handbook for dealing with grief, organized so that you can pick and choose a topic from the table of contents pertaining to the issue affecting you the most at that moment. Rediscover sustained moments of joy as you seek a new way of being in the world.Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief guides and lightens the journey to positivity for those who feel the pain of loss, whether it is the loss of a loved one, a job, a marriage, a house, a pregnancy, a nest egg —anyone or anything that we loved and that is no longer in our lives. In this book, author and fellow griever Emily Thiroux Threatt provides you with strategies to embrace the process of learning how to start living again. The book includes 26 practices and stories from people who have been through the grieving process and have come out on the other side feeling renewed: one for every week of the year. Mourning and coping with grief looks different for everyone. Emily organized Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief with this in mind, giving you 26 different options to try in any given moment. Find what works for you, with dozens of ideas covered, including: Meditating and allowing space for mindful grieving, sadness and loneliness Finding joy and gratitude in the dark moments Learning what you can say to others so that they can better understand and help you in your recovery If you’ve found help from grief books like It's OK That You're Not OK, Bearing the Unbearable, To Love and Let Go, or Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, then you’ll be encouraged and inspired by all of the tips and ideas in Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief.


The Grief Handbook

The Grief Handbook

Author: Bridget McNulty

Publisher: Watkins Publishing

Published: 2021-07-13

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1786785358

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Grief Handbook provides guidance from someone who has been there. Bridget McNulty lost her mum suddenly, and found herself unexpectedly amongst the chaos of grief while bringing up small children. She couldn't find the support that she needed, so she created this handbook. This is for those who are grieving: an honest exploration into the worst thing that can happen to you. The handbook offers practical tools, including: Your "laundry list" Ð bare essentials for how to get through the early days Grief first-aid kit Ð Instant strategies to help you feel better. How to communicate what you need to those around you. Interactive activities Ð Journaling space and written activities, which can make the handbook bespoke to the reader's experience. There is no "one size fits all" approach. Bridget McNulty shows us that the best we can do is understand our emotions, tune into our needs and communicate with those around us. The loneliness of bereavement can take its toll on mental health. This book provides support and guidance. Move through the stages of grief with more self-compassion and emotional agility withThe Grief Handbook.


It's OK That You're Not OK

It's OK That You're Not OK

Author: Megan Devine

Publisher: Sounds True

Published: 2017-10-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1622039084

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Challenging conventional wisdom on grief, a pioneering therapist offers a new resource for those experiencing loss When a painful loss or life-shattering event upends your world, here is the first thing to know: there is nothing wrong with grief. “Grief is simply love in its most wild and painful form,” says Megan Devine. “It is a natural and sane response to loss.” So, why does our culture treat grief like a disease to be cured as quickly as possible? In It’s OK That You’re Not OK, Megan Devine offers a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we try to help others who have endured tragedy. Having experienced grief from both sides—as both a therapist and as a woman who witnessed the accidental drowning of her beloved partner—Megan writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love, and healing. She debunks the culturally prescribed goal of returning to a normal, “happy” life, replacing it with a far healthier middle path, one that invites us to build a life alongside grief rather than seeking to overcome it. In this compelling and heartful book, you’ll learn: • Why well-meaning advice, therapy, and spiritual wisdom so often end up making it harder for people in grief • How challenging the myths of grief—doing away with stages, timetables, and unrealistic ideals about how grief should unfold—allows us to accept grief as a mystery to be honored instead of a problem to solve • Practical guidance for managing stress, improving sleep, and decreasing anxiety without trying to “fix” your pain • How to help the people you love—with essays to teach us the best skills, checklists, and suggestions for supporting and comforting others through the grieving process Many people who have suffered a loss feel judged, dismissed, and misunderstood by a culture that wants to “solve” grief. Megan writes, “Grief no more needs a solution than love needs a solution.” Through stories, research, life tips, and creative and mindfulness-based practices, she offers a unique guide through an experience we all must face—in our personal lives, in the lives of those we love, and in the wider world. It’s OK That You’re Not OK is a book for grieving people, those who love them, and all those seeking to love themselves—and each other—better.


Grief Recovery Handbook, The (Revised)

Grief Recovery Handbook, The (Revised)

Author: John W. James

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1998-06-23

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 0060952733

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The authors share their own stories of loss and, based on their work at the Grief Recovery Institute, provide a set of guidelines for help.


The Book of James

The Book of James

Author: Derek A. Tong

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2024-04-18

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 1663261296

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Like a flash of lightning, their twenty-one-year-old son, James’, life changed. Crumpled by a flat-bed truck, he barely survived. In spite of his brain injury, he was an overcomer. His children loved him dearly and did not notice his deficits. They adapted well. They were caring and loving. James’ parents, also, exhibited so much love and devotion, helping in any way they could. Benny and Daphne Carson were the model family. They had two brilliant children: an attorney and mortgage broker. Both were succeeding in their lives and families.....until one was not. Benny and Daphne’s ten grandchildren added to the vibrancy and happiness in their lives. Never had things been better. October 23, 2020. Hello, tragedy. Goodbye, James. Their son had left. Death had overtaken him. May you experience God’s peace and comfort as you read this memoir, The Book of James: The Brain Injury, Life, and Legacy of James Carson. We hope your personal feelings and experiences with grief and loss will be lessened. This memoir showcases the love and power and comfort of Christ in the face of death. It highlights the opportunities that can unfold in your lives because of obedience, even in the midst of heart-wrenching pain. God is not finished with James’ parents, nor is He you. May The Book of James point you to the cross and help you live a life of gratitude.


Sacred Tears

Sacred Tears

Author: Courtney Weber

Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide

Published: 2024-06-08

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 0738776394

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Your Gentle Companion for the Journey of Grief When loss leaves you reeling, struggling emotionally and spiritually, Sacred Tears offers support from a Witch's perspective. Courtney Weber provides guidance as you navigate the grief spiral at your own pace. She reassures you that grief is not only necessary, but sacred, and need not be rushed. Providing dozens of rituals, prayers, and journal prompts, Courtney meets you where you are and accompanies you through all kinds of grief. She encourages you to incorporate your own spirituality, sharing stories from her experiences that help you cope in your unique way. Learn how to communicate your needs, comfort others who are hurting, and mourn when you can't get closure. This heartfelt book guides you through something none of us want to endure but all of us will.


Teaching Troubled Times

Teaching Troubled Times

Author: Kathy Paterson

Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1551388081

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This empathic book suggests simple ways of guiding honest and responsive classroom discussion, with insights into dealing with a number of real-world challenges.