Completely revised and expanded to nearly twice its original size: the 2-million-copy national bestseller that is one of the most directly helpful and inspirational books available on the subject of loss--either by death or divorce--and emotional recovery.
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175 of 178 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Let's face it, abandonment hurts. There would be more charity in murder. But, if your heart has been broken, if you are the one who wanted the relationship to work, if you are the one left behind - this is the perfect book for you. Buy it.
In it you will find short, one page chapters chock full of important reminders, proverbs, advice and practical suggestions. Throughout the message is constant - let yourself hurt, take responsibility for your own pain and your own healing, you will survive, you will smile again, life really is worth living.
Accompanying every chapter is a short, one page, free verse poem. Nothing has ever helped me feel more than these did.
I read most of this book while sitting in a city park one sunny, Sunday afternoon. All around me were families playing with their children. Inside I was bleeding, and frequently crying. It took at least two more years to get over being dumped, but my healing started that day. Maybe your's will, too.
68 of 69 people found the following review helpful
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I've ploughed through a spate of self-help books on this topic lately, and have written some scathing reviews; because all of them appeared to have their own agendas, and none of them seemed to help.
Until I found this one.
This book described to me EXACTLY what I was going through. It did not seek to reframe the experience within the author's religious views. It did not seek to impose a decision or a philosophy on me. It did not try to get me to DO anything. It simply described exactly what was happening, and it did it in a way that made it okay for me to feel the way I was feeling.
The book is formatted in pairs of facing pages. On the lefthand page is straightforward prose; on the righthand pages (with a few exceptions) are short, original poems. This presentation I found extremely powerful. The poems connect in a way that the prose can't; and the prose lends strength and validity and concrete information to the fellings expressed in the poetry. The combined effect is one of knowledge and empathy.
In other words, reading this book is like sitting down and talking with a wise, kind friend.
The writing style is sparse yet complete. It would pass any test that E.B. White could put to it. It is, in itself, enjoyable.
Reading the above, I find that my description is inadequate. If you are going through the loss of a loved one, or, in fact, any kind of a loss at all, this book will give you comfort... it will put things in perspective for you, without demeaning or trivializing your feelings, and it will leave you in a place from which you can move on.
j michael rowland
Until I found this one.
This book described to me EXACTLY what I was going through. It did not seek to reframe the experience within the author's religious views. It did not seek to impose a decision or a philosophy on me. It did not try to get me to DO anything. It simply described exactly what was happening, and it did it in a way that made it okay for me to feel the way I was feeling.
The book is formatted in pairs of facing pages. On the lefthand page is straightforward prose; on the righthand pages (with a few exceptions) are short, original poems. This presentation I found extremely powerful. The poems connect in a way that the prose can't; and the prose lends strength and validity and concrete information to the fellings expressed in the poetry. The combined effect is one of knowledge and empathy.
In other words, reading this book is like sitting down and talking with a wise, kind friend.
The writing style is sparse yet complete. It would pass any test that E.B. White could put to it. It is, in itself, enjoyable.
Reading the above, I find that my description is inadequate. If you are going through the loss of a loved one, or, in fact, any kind of a loss at all, this book will give you comfort... it will put things in perspective for you, without demeaning or trivializing your feelings, and it will leave you in a place from which you can move on.
j michael rowland
56 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After a sudden and devastating breakup, this book was a God-send. I read it nearly every day for months. The authors provide very practical advice, and reassure the reader that his/her chaotic emotions are a natural part of the grieving (and healing) process. "How to Survive the Loss of a Love" is an essential purchase for anyone grieving a breakup or divorce.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
How to Survivethe Loss of a Love
This is truly the very best book written to help people deal with grieving. It is very simple and easy to read which is about all you can handle when you are grieving. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Caroline
for now and the rest of your life
this book can help you now with your loss, what ever it may be, and with all the possible losses in your future. Your life will be better if you read this book, I promise. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Laura B.
My Favorite Book
I have bought this book for so many friends and family that have gone through loss in their life. At least 20 books! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Webby Girl
Succor for Grief
Nothing came as surprising to me as the emotional and physical tidal waves that crashed down after I lost the comfort of a woman I dearly love. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bona Voluntas
Didn't worked for me.
Maybe the first love/break-up is something that you'll never get over. :( Oh well. It might work for some, but for me, I am still haunted by the past.
Published 2 months ago by Jamie
Good Insight
This book gave me some fresh insights as to how to deal with a difficult time that arises in everyone's life. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Impaler00777
Great gift for someone in need
This book is written by a poet, a psychologist and a phsychiatrist. Not too heavy, not beyond reach. Read more
Published 4 months ago by IMA
Must have book
Gosh I wish I would have had this book as soon as when I fell in love for the first time and when it did not work out. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Puddlejumper8
Lifesaver!
My spouse of 30 years was involved in a long term affair with another woman.
I was totally blindsided. Read more
I was totally blindsided. Read more
Published 4 months ago by jillan
Fantastic Book
The book arrived promptly in excellent condition, no problems with the transaction. The book itself is a fantastic book, full of practical help for those going through loss.
Published 5 months ago by GrSher
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