This book deals with a variety of practical concerns for those who have lost their mates to death, including stages of grief for adults and children, mourning, loneliness, sexuality, networks of support, financial priorities and planning, good health practices, and healing.
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Cathleen Curry is a true daughter of the Midwest. She was born in Sioux Falls, SD, attended colleges in the Midwest, married a South Dakota farmer and raised nine children on a seed corn farm. After her husband died and the children one at a time left for greener pastures elsewhere, she went back to college and finally graduated from Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, Ia. with a BA degree in Theology. Having no ambitions to cross the Pope's pronouncements about women and the priesthood, she worked for awhile for Catholic Family Services and volunteered much of her time and talents to Beginning Experience (B.E.), a weekend for the widowed, divorced and separated. Eventually this led to her books, When Your Spouse Dies, When Your Parent Dies and An Evening Walk: Steps Toward Wisdom and Grace. A hiatus of ten years when no writing came from her computer and she dealt with a Parkinson's Disease (P.D.) diagnosis. At the age of 81 she is working on a book that will give those with a chronic illness a guideline to follow as they search for the connection between physical and spiritual health. Since P.D. reduces the energy level of its "friends," it seems to be taking a long time to get this book written. However, her ancestors didn't give up when they came from Ireland and Germany, so Cathleen is determined to get this book written and published. Pray for her!
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The book was written by a Catholic widow age 45 whose husband died suddenly, leaving her with 9 kids. I bought this book for the husband of my (also young) friend who was killed in a car accident, leaving two very young children. I read it before giving it to him, and I thought it to be a very practical and purposeful guide that gives many "how-to" pointers in how to continue on, in addition to outlining the emotions of grief. Many books have stories on grief - working through emotions - but this one gives practical advice on finances, legal affairs, dealing with grieving children as well as healing yourself. I will let y'all know if he found it as helpful as I thought he would. It's a short read (122 pages) and is written in an easy, straightforward manner by a sympathetic writer. I would recommend this for an unexpected or young death, especially of one who left young kids behind. Even though it is Catholic-oriented, I would recommend it for those who are Christian but not Catholic as well.
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This is a good book, maybe even an excellent one, but I was looking for a book with more practical advice -- what does a new widow/er need to think about in the first few weeks regarding practical matters such as health insurance, cell phone policy, etc
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My husband passed away a couple months ago from an accident. He was only 29 years old and we've been married for only 4 years. We didn't have any children yet. I found this book when I visited my sister in Sydney, Australia. I went to her Catholic Church and found this book at its Library. I amazed how true what the author said about people who grief and feel. I totally can relate to how she felt when her husband died. I am so glad that I read this book because I was confused and did not know how to react, what to do and how to move on with my life. People keep saying that I am still young and there is a bright future in front of me. However, the pain of being lost by someone you love so much is unbearable and it is so hard to move on and face the day every morning without him.
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A Godsend for me.........and others
This book was a Godsend for me when I lost my husband unexpectedly at our young age of 38 yrs. Learning about Beginning Experience was just what I needed to help me deal with this... Read more
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Grief
Grief
by Jerry Fagnani
I write for those
Who dwell in sacred hush,
Kneeling on altars
Of their own exile;
Those who weep
For the wildness... Read more
by Jerry Fagnani
I write for those
Who dwell in sacred hush,
Kneeling on altars
Of their own exile;
Those who weep
For the wildness... Read more
Published on May 22, 2009 by John R. Nordell, Jr.
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The death of a spouse is a shock to the system: physical, psychological and spiritual. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Social Security, Beginning Experience New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis on page 30, page 101, and Back Matter
- Opening to God: A Guide to Prayer by Thomas H. Green on page 68, and Back Matter
- When Bad Things Happen To Good People by Harold S. Kushner on page 110, and Back Matter
- When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner on page 110, and Back Matter
- Contemplative Prayer by Thomas Merton on page 66, and Back Matter
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- Read Two Books and Let's Talk Next Week: Using Bibliotherapy in Clinical Practice by Janice Maidman Joshua on page 179
- I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye Workbook: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One (Workbook) (I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye, 1) by Brook Noel in Back Matter
- I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Death of a Loved One by Brook Noel in Back Matter
- Mending the Torn Fabric: For Those Who Grieve and Those Who Want to Help Them (Death, Value and Meaning) by Sarah Brabant in Back Matter
- Life After Loss: Conquering Grief and Finding Hope by Raymond Moody on page 178
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