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: depression and grief, helping children cope, facing in-laws, and returning to work. The authors also address practical concerns including financial considerations and personal issues such as health, self-awareness, diet, and exercise. This reassuring book shows how a life that feels at an end can begin anew.
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"Carole Brody Fleet is changing the face and style of widowhood. It's a very unique look at an unusual problem these days that is affecting a lot of women." - Deborah Roberts, Correspondent, ABC News', "Good Morning America Now"
"Motivational speaker and coach Fleet, who was widowed at 40 and has since made numerous guest appearances on television and radio, offers a guide for women who have also experienced the loss of a partner at a young age. Fleet's presentation is frank and interspersed with bits of honest humor. The text is easy to read, with charts and tips sprinkled throughout. Fleet, with psychotherapist Harriet, provides information on how to organize details such as funeral arrangements, wills, social security, and insurance at a time when organization is the last thing a new widow may want to face. She discusses emotional, physical, and spiritual health and finishes by focusing on living the rest of your life. This is a book about hope, and women will want to read it and share it with others, regardless of marital status or age. An essential addition to every public library" - The Library Journal
"[The] author has created a wise and practical guide for young widows on how to recover, cope, heal, and find a fulfilling life." - Orange Coast Magazine
"Carole Brody Fleet offers advice and humor in the book,' Widows Wear Stilettos...' to help young widows cope with loss." - The Orange County Register
"A young widow holds out a helping hand to others who have lost their husbands" - The San Diego Union-Tribune
"Motivational speaker and coach Fleet, who was widowed at 40 and has since made numerous guest appearances on television and radio, offers a guide for women who have also experienced the loss of a partner at a young age. Fleet's presentation is frank and interspersed with bits of honest humor. The text is easy to read, with charts and tips sprinkled throughout. Fleet, with psychotherapist Harriet, provides information on how to organize details such as funeral arrangements, wills, social security, and insurance at a time when organization is the last thing a new widow may want to face. She discusses emotional, physical, and spiritual health and finishes by focusing on living the rest of your life. This is a book about hope, and women will want to read it and share it with others, regardless of marital status or age. An essential addition to every public library" - The Library Journal
"[The] author has created a wise and practical guide for young widows on how to recover, cope, heal, and find a fulfilling life." - Orange Coast Magazine
"Carole Brody Fleet offers advice and humor in the book,' Widows Wear Stilettos...' to help young widows cope with loss." - The Orange County Register
"A young widow holds out a helping hand to others who have lost their husbands" - The San Diego Union-Tribune
About the Author
Carole Brody Fleet is the award-winning author and founder of Widows Wear Stilettos and WidowsWearStilettos.com, as well as a popular motivational speaker and coach to those having experienced loss, tragedy or life challenge. She has been featured on national, regional and local television, including ABC News', "Good Morning America Now" and is a regular guest on numerous radio programs; both nationally and internationally. She is featured in magazines, newspapers and websites, including: Psychology Today Magazine, Woman's World Magazine, Military Officer Magazine, The Orange County Register, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Detroit Free-Press and The Houston Chronicle. Using a fresh approach, putting a unique "twist" on her topics, and with her own inimitable message of "What Now and What Next", Ms. Fleet educates, enlightens and offers practical, emotional and even humorous guidance, education and support to the millions who have experienced loss; becoming widely recognized as an expert in the areas of bereavement and grief recovery.
Ms. Fleet is an honoree and recipient of the 2008 Embrace Life Award from State Farm Insurance Companies and is a Founding Case Library Author for, "The Hot Mommas Project"; housed at George Washington University, Washington D.C.
Syd Harriet, Ph.D, Psy.D has one doctorate in interpersonal and family communications from the University of Oregon and a second in clinical psychology with an emphasis in behavioral science from the University of Denver. He has been a licensed psychotherapist in private practice since 1983, has written numerous articles on bereavement and conducts monthly workshops and seminars offering support strategies for coping with the loss of a loved one, friend, health, home, income and even the loss of a pet.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Rachel Moore
Format:Paperback
As a young 25 yr old widow, I highly recommend this book. While some may not be able to handle some of the humor early on in their grief process, it does provide a more realistic approach to widowhood for those under 60. There were several chapters in the book filled with information that I wish I knew when I first became widowed. The chapter about the paperwork was one that widows should know about. It is very overwhelming dealing with the paperwork and companies will take advantage of you during this time. Overall, I would recommend this book to a young widow.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Obviously, by it's title alone, it's clear this is a book for girls only... While I commend what she is attempting to do with this book the honor of her endeavor becomes a bit lost in the many references to herself as a "Diva Goddess" and the repeated mention of 4 inch heels, both of which pushed me not toward endearment, but quite the contrary (I spent quite a bit of time mentally rolling my eyes).
The good: Chapters such as "The Firsts, Part 1', which deals with those firsts we all have to face from birthdays and holidays, to anniversaries, etc., "The Firsts, Part 2', which largely deals with the issue of the first date/love interest/serious relationship, etc. in a serious manner, and "When Both Mommy & Daddy Are You" which discusses exactly what it's title denotes. She has a good amount of advice on dealing with whom she refers to as "Everybody Else", which I found to be pretty on point. However, contrary to what is written in the publishers description, the issue of in-laws, which can be a major point of topic among many young widows (from how to deal with them without a peacemaker, to how to tell them you're dating) is a tiny blip on her Manolo hoofed radar.
Bottom line, if you are looking for a quick read (you could do this on a long flight, or long Sunday afternoon) and you are not new to grief, you might want to consider picking this up. I would not personally recommend this book for the newly bereaved however. Of course, if you know of a newly bereaved young widow you'd like to share the book with, you could always mark out the relevant chapters for her in her early stages of grief, and suggest she read the rest when she was ready.
The good: Chapters such as "The Firsts, Part 1', which deals with those firsts we all have to face from birthdays and holidays, to anniversaries, etc., "The Firsts, Part 2', which largely deals with the issue of the first date/love interest/serious relationship, etc. in a serious manner, and "When Both Mommy & Daddy Are You" which discusses exactly what it's title denotes. She has a good amount of advice on dealing with whom she refers to as "Everybody Else", which I found to be pretty on point. However, contrary to what is written in the publishers description, the issue of in-laws, which can be a major point of topic among many young widows (from how to deal with them without a peacemaker, to how to tell them you're dating) is a tiny blip on her Manolo hoofed radar.
Bottom line, if you are looking for a quick read (you could do this on a long flight, or long Sunday afternoon) and you are not new to grief, you might want to consider picking this up. I would not personally recommend this book for the newly bereaved however. Of course, if you know of a newly bereaved young widow you'd like to share the book with, you could always mark out the relevant chapters for her in her early stages of grief, and suggest she read the rest when she was ready.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By T. Hudson
Format:Paperback
My daughter of 24 became a very young widow almost four months ago. She has a baby, now 1 1/2 years old. It is difficult to lose a loved one at any age, but at 24, with a small child and crazy in love with her husband, her first few months were so difficult. Each day, you just go through the motions to get through another day. Act happy, baby depends on it. No time to grieve, the world does not stop for you. As a mother of a young widow, you want to step in and do everything, take care of everything, make everything alright again. Sadley, it is not possible. While I was trying to locate a book on grief and the stages she was going through I came across this book. As a lover of heels, it caught my attention. After glancing through it, I was delighted to find a book for the "Young Widow". This book has done so much for her. It has lifted her spirits, answered questions no one had answers to, and gave her timetables as to what she would feel and different stages of moving on.
Needless to say, she has talked about this book to her Hospice Counselor several times and has now given away her copy. I am online to purchase another for her and multiples for Hospice for future young widows who find themselves looking for answers that most people can not provide. Excellent book. It has made such a huge difference for my daughter! Thank you.
Needless to say, she has talked about this book to her Hospice Counselor several times and has now given away her copy. I am online to purchase another for her and multiples for Hospice for future young widows who find themselves looking for answers that most people can not provide. Excellent book. It has made such a huge difference for my daughter! Thank you.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Most Helpful Read
After my daughter lost her husband recently, he was 36 years old, I was trying to find her anything and everything that might aid in the healing process. Read more
Published 1 month ago by VEDA L. NORMAN
3.0 out of 5 stars
grief book more for young widows or widowers
don't like the title..sensational not appropriate..but okay for young folks who have lost loved ones... did read it since purchased and some good hints.. Read more
Published 2 months ago by NEW YORK,NEW YORK
4.0 out of 5 stars
For Recent Widows
Depressing subject but written with humor - gives hope to other young widows who are in the same situation. I would recommened to anyone who has lost their husband.
Published 3 months ago by Carol Hazlett
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not Bad
As far as books for widows go, this didn't help me much. It delved into topics that I didn't really have issues with, brought up topics that I had already taken care of, and had an... Read more
Published 4 months ago by wijiknyc
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not worth my time or money
Obviously this book was intended for the VERY wealthy women who live in Beverly Hills and have plastic surgery to make themselves more attractive after being widowed. Read more
Published 10 months ago by LisaC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book!!!
You've got to read this, it's amazing, one of the best books i've ever read, Cindy is a great writer. I loved it
Published 17 months ago by coolguy
5.0 out of 5 stars
I needed this book - thank you
I wasn't (yet) married to the man I love, but nonetheless, I was heartbroken when he died suddenly on October 30. He was only 43, and I am 36. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jill of All Trades
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thankful for great book!
I am not a stilleto wearing widow but an older version who wears tennis shoes, but I found this book to be very helpful. Read more
Published 24 months ago by breaca
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quick, practical guide, part cheerleader, part business advisor, part...
In grieving my partner I've gravitated more towards clinicians' textbooks to understand why his death felt so different from helping my dad die in-hospice. Read more
Published on October 7, 2010 by Larisa
5.0 out of 5 stars
A one of a kind book for young widows
I am 33 years old and became a widow 6 months ago. This book was life changing and made me feel like i was not alone. Read more
Published on August 23, 2010 by Christine Merritt
