No Time For Tears: Surviving Grief in America [Paperback]

Judy Heath (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 11, 2010

No Time for Tears: Surviving Grief in America is a guide book for people struggling through grief and those who counsel them. Grief is a painful, but natural process which our society likes to medicate and hurry people through. Grief is underrated, and people feel like they're "going crazy". We are ill-prepared for the roller coaster of emotions, the lack of focus and the absurd comments that spring from the lips of those around us. This book is will gently guide you through your loss, answer your questions and provide you with some hope going forward. Those who counsel the bereaved will find new ways to inspire their Practices and many tools to assist those in need. Family and friends will discover answers about how to console and aid others. Although there is no more powerful force to shatter our world leaving us crushed and abandoned, there is no other event in our lives which carries with it the ability to realign our priorities and grant us perspective in such a monumental way. No, none of us is ever the same, but there is hope.

Product Details

• Paperback: 314 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (January 11, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439271194
• ISBN-13: 978-1439271193
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #950,298 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Substantive, Healing, and Powerful, March 23, 2011

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Catherine Burton (Charleston, SC) - See all my reviews

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Grief is universal and unfortunately something we all experience in our lives at some point. No Time for Tears: Surviving Grief in America (by Judy Heath) is a MUST READ for a multitude of audiences. Often when a book is described as hard to categorize, that usually indicates a weakness, but for this book, it is just one of its countless strengths. Some may see this book as a self-help guide, others as a textbook for counselors/therapists in training, yet another as a resource for their mental health practice. As a college professor myself, I can tell you that I believe this book would be an incredible teaching instrument. It could serve as an ideal text for an upper-level course on bereavement, or a supplemental text in a more general survey course on counseling. It provides an in-depth analysis of a topic that is largely misunderstood even by those who have lived through it. The author has numerous years of experience as a psychotherapist that includes helping so many of those that suffered the losses of 911 when her practice was located in NY. She not only has the professional insight and knowledge necessary for a narrative on such a sensitive, important issue, but she bears the wisdom of her own loss. If you are a mental health practitioner, or an academic teaching those that will practice in the field of counseling, psychology, or social work, you will not regret adding this book to your arsenal of information on a complicated subject. However, to leave the description of this work at a textbook, or even a self-improvement manual, would discount the other wonderful elements of the book such as the powerful, poignant vignettes that offer meaningful, moving, real-life illustrations of the many ways one can struggle through grief, not to mention the inclusion of the original poetry, much of it by the author, that is clearly born of her own sorrow, trials, and eventual joy. As someone who continues to endure my own battle with grief, I can share with you that reading this book has comforted me, touched me, offered me understanding, and finally, hope. If you or someone you know has experienced a loss, this book will provide the company of others walking through the same darkness, a light at the end of the tunnel, some practical tools to help you navigate your own journey, and the feeling of a warm, consoling conversation during those moments when you have to face the pain alone.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smart and Sensitive Companion, March 22, 2011

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John C Sagl - See all my reviews

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I could not find any reviews of this author but I decided to take a chance and I am so very glad that I did. This is a very gentle and reassuring read for anyone trying to come to terms with the emotional pain of loss. Anyone who knows the grief from losing a loved one, or who is trying to support someone who has experienced such a loss will absolutely benefit from this book. Ms. Heath takes a very compassionate and insightful look at this process. This book will help you to understand that you're not alone and you will absolutely be able to enjoy life again. This book is an absolute blessing and a must read. Thank you Ms. Heath for helping me to cry, remember, understand and be able to enjoy life again.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully written, beautiful, poignant, relatable and so very helpful, April 26, 2011

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Vicki - See all my reviews

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I must first say that the subject matter of this wonderful book has something for everyone. All human beings will suffer loss at one time or another in their lives. There are lots of books about grief, but not all are created equal. When I lost my precious triplet son 13 years ago at the age of 6, I purchased several books about grieving in the hopes that maybe I could find some understanding or perhaps just some kinship with others. What I mostly found was what felt by me at least, to be some kind of expectation of how grief was supposed to play out. Like some regimented list that was supposed to follow in order, one that seemed foreign to me. I was turned away from seeking support from such books because my grief seemed so different, even dare I say, "out of order". After 13 years, I was ready to deal with my sad loss in a way I had not before in hopes of figuring out how to embrace some of the joys in my life even though it felt so foreign. It was only in picking up Judy's book all these years later that I was able to see this journey through eyes that seemed to understand me. As I read more and more, I realized that there was something for everyone, whether you've lost a child, a parent, spouse, a friend, or whether you are a professional who helps others through their grieving. Mostly, for me, I was so touched to read about Judy's own journey after losing her son many years ago, and her triumph in finding joy once again in her life. I was relieved to read her words which felt so authentic. As I read I couldn't help but cheer her on as her life began to find joy once she was open to letting it in. She made me see that although I have always felt that losing my son "jipped" me out of true joy for the rest of my life, that it is ok to let it back in and once you do, what a gift you give to yourself, and what a tribute it can be to your lost loved one. Please, do yourself a favor and buy this book and keep it close for whenever you may need it. You will be so happy you did!