Good Grief: A Constructive Approach to the Problem of Loss (Paperback)

by Granger E. Westberg (Author) "God has so made us that we can somehow bear pain and sorrow and even tragedy..." (more)
Key Phrases: neurotic guilt, affirm reality, grief process

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Product Description
Here is a volume to be kept close at hand. It can be used over the years as you encounter a wide variety of grief experiences or as you assist friends in moving beyond grief to "good" grief.

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Rediscover the hope and comfort that millions of readers have found in Good Grief. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers; 1 edition (June 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800611144
• ISBN-13: 978-0800611149
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #93,310 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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94 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple yet captures the essence of grief, January 16, 2000

By	Ida Wood (North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews

My 20-year-old son and only child was killed in an automobile accident 11-2-99. So, my husband and I as well as many family and friends are still grieving. A good friend sent me this book during the holidays, but I just read it recently. I was amazed at how the author so simply, in only a few words, captures the essence of grieving--not only grieving for one who has died but other grieving events such as divorce, losing a job, etc. I think the book helped me most understand what my husband is experiencing because I think we are in different stages of grieving. I feel that I can better understand some of his behavior now after reading this book. I plan to share this powerful book with others, especially young people who are having an especially difficult time accepting my son's sudden death.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Keep severl copies of this inexpensive book", July 20, 1999

By A Customer

I was introducted to this small book when my daughter died last year. Although there is not much anyone can say at a time like that a few concise, and meaningful words have a way of causing reflection later. This book does just that. Understanding my grief is a lot of the problem with the loss. It helped.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A simple but precise way to explore the emotions of loss, May 15, 1999

By A Customer

This book was given to me by a dear friend 1 1/2 years ago after the loss of my mother. At that time I could not understand the depths that this book explores the process of loss. It takes a very simple approach to a very complex problem and comes out letting you know the emotions that you feel are normal and that you will survive. At times I felt that this book was my string to sanity. I have since made it an effort to give copies of this book to friends that have or are going through the process so that they may be comforted in some small way.