Being a Widow [Paperback]

Lynn Caine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1990

Caine offers practical advice and guidance to women lost in the loneliness and stress of widowhood. She writes candidly about the universal issues of grief--the impact of death, depression, legal and financial problems, re-emerging sexuality, dreams, and more.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Completed just before her untimely death, this powerful book by the author of Widow ( LJ 4/15/74) provides solace, guidance, and direction for widows everywhere. Drawing from her own experiences, Caine outlines practical suggestions for coping with the devastating loss: finding a confidant; turning to bereavement counseling; helping children adjust through strategies she suggests. Throughout, she emphasizes the need for each woman to rebuild her shattered life in her own way. Corroborating and amplifying her advice are poignant, candid notes from people inspired by her writing, lectures, and media appearances. Caine's direct, articulate writing, full of compassion and understanding, assure a large readership for this special book. Carol R. Glatt, Northeastern Hospital of Philadelphia
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics); First Printing edition (January 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 014013025X
• ISBN-13: 978-0140130256
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #270,821 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #64 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Relationships > Love & Loss

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for widows., June 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Being a Widow (Paperback)

When my husband died, a friend brought me this book. I felt the last thing I wanted was a book about widowhood. But, when I opened the cover and started reading, I knew I had found what I needed. Lynn Caine knows how it feels to lose a husband. She offers a practical and understanding approach to being a widow. I now pass this book on to other widows.

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Mom, June 12, 2001

By 

Jonathan Caine (Golden, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Being a Widow (Paperback)

Wow, it is 2001, 15 years after my Mom left this world and here I sit with technology that did not exist when she was living. I thought for kicks that I would look up her name and her last book popped up. She finished it the day before she died! She was one of the most extraordinary humans I have ever met. I hope her words continue to help those in need - they helped me!

Jon Caine, Son of Widow!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful after all this time, December 13, 2008

By 

Victoria A. Hayes (Lillian, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Being a Widow (Paperback)

I bought this book along with Death of a Husband and I am so glad I did. I only wish I would of read her previous book called Widow. I still may buy it. So many of the things in this book have happened to me and I think it will help all those who aren't sure what to do next.