Widowhood is a frightening prospect for any woman, but becoming a widow in one's forties, thirties, or twenties can be terrifying. Widows Wear Stilettos deals sensitively with the many problems and questions facing the young widow:...
SELF-HELP / Death, Grief, Bereavement
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Author:Nagel, AvrilSummary:The death of your child is devastating. No parent feels that he or she should outlive his or her child. However, the sad fact is that every minute around the world, some 15 children die according to the WHO. The psychological and...
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Author:Sales, Amy.Summary:Dealing with a loved one's terminal illness brings difficult and daunting tasks for caregivers. Knowing when and how to say things and what to do becomes frightening. Caregivers often feel they are "walking on eggshells...
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Author:Fox, Judy ZiontsSummary:Statistics show that there is one suicide every 16.1 minutes, and thus, six new survivors of that suicide every 16.1 minutes. In this deeply moving but also practical book, authors Judy Zoints Fox and Mia Roldan share the results of...
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Author:Schaefer, G. J.Summary:There are distinct differences in the manners in which males and females grieve. Men in particular work hard to keep grief to themselves, maintain emotional control and refrain from asking for help. Divided into three parts, "Picking up...
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Author:Kubacky, GretchenSummary:Coping with loss is difficult, but that doesn't mean you have to suffer alone. Based on the proven-effective acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) treatment, this book provides simple and effective techniques to help you get...
- Author:Yalom, Marilyn, Yalom, Irvin D.Summary:
Psychiatrist and grief counselor Irvin Yalom and his wife, feminist author Marilyn Yalom, share their experience after her terminal diagnosis as they reflect on how to love and live without regret.
