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The Gift of Second: Healing from the Impact of Suicide Paperback – October 13, 2016

by Brandy Lidbeck (Author)

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After a suicide, loved ones painfully struggle to make sense of the unexplainable tragedy. The Gift of Second comes alongside loss survivors and helps navigate the common pitfalls for those left behind. It offers hope and encouragement to guide survivors through this desperate time. In The Gift of Second, you will: -Explore the ins and outs of grief and trauma -Release the guilt and shame survivors carry -Recognize how to take care of yourself -Gain practical tips for enduring the first year -Discover what helps other survivors -Determine when to seek professional help -Stop replaying the past and blaming yourself -START healing in a healthy way

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116 pages
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English
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October 13, 2016
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6 x 0.29 x 9 inches
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0998074705
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978-0998074702
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About the Author

Brandy Lidbeck is a licensed marriage and family therapist and also a two-time survivor of suicide loss. She is the founder of thegiftofsecond.com, a website created for suicide loss survivors. Brandy has a heart for those who know the pain suicide brings and wants all survivors to experience healing in spite of the sorrow.

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Publisher : Gift Pub (October 13, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 116 pages
ISBN-10 : 0998074705
ISBN-13 : 978-0998074702
Item Weight : 6.4 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.29 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #147,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #687 in Love & Loss
- #976 in Death & Grief (Books)

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YogaGirl42

Christian perspective… Wish this had been clear in the description.

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2019

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This is a very simple and thoughtful book (just under 100 pages) written by an author who directly was impacted by suicide. It covers themes of grief, PTSD, and self-care.

Unfortunately nowhere in the description does it mention that this is written from a Christian perspective. There is an entire chapter on God and His Plan. Unfortunately the copies I bought were for members of a non-Christian family. Wish this was apparent in the description as this book wasn’t appropriate for this non-religious family.

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Barbara A. Cataneo

All of a sudden it felt like a light went on

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2016

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My husband died on June 12th as a result of suicide. I started seeing a therapist, taking anti-depressants, attending Alanon meetings and going to suicide support groups and nothing was helping me. Then a friend of mine sent me the link to this book "The Gift of Second" through Facebook in early October. I ordered the book and read it almost in one day. All of a sudden it felt like a light went on. Brandy was able to articulate everything I was feeling. The book answered a lot of questions that I had about how I was feeling and what I was enduring as a result of Chris' suicide. I love this book. It has become my main resource for the support group that I started in my home town. We use the book as a guide and talk through each chapter. I strongly recommend this book to ANYONE who has been impacted by suicide.

43 people found this helpful

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Healing practical comforting MUST BUY

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2019

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My brother took his life 3/26/19. This is FAR AND AWAY the most healing book I’ve read and I have read several. Brandy writes in a style like no other. She lost her mom, she gets it. Only someone who has gone through suicide gets it. Soooo much insight. I think of my brother every single day and probably always will. This is a book I will keep going back to. I wish Brandy was my therapist! As much as I like my therapist she can’t TRULY know the pain of suicide. Thank you brandy, I wish this book could be passed out to more people. I never ever thought my brother would commit suicide, until I got that text at 732am. God help me.

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Marty Tousley, Grief Counselor

A valuable and reliable resource

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2016

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After learning about Brandy Lidbeck's book last week on her website of the same title, I was eager to obtain a copy for review and I've just finished reading it. What a valuable resource this turns out to be, not only for survivors of suicide loss but for those who care for them as well! I am so grateful to the author for writing this ~ and I hope it gives her tremendous satisfaction to know that she is helping countless others through this important work. I will recommend it highly to my clients and colleagues alike. As often as I hear from survivors of suicide in need of reliable resources, this book is a precious gift indeed. ♥

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Scott C. Brown

A must for survivors

Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2016

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In The Gift of Second, the author, Brandy Lidbeck, superbly discusses the feelings, thoughts, resources, and answers for a survivor of suicide. It's been 3 years since I lost my brother to suicide. Some of the questions I still had today were answered in this book. Did it make my pain go away? No, but what it did was help ease my mind and not worry constantly anymore. As a survivor, this book is a wonderful companion to have as it contains a multitude of resources. Mrs. Lidbeck offers ideas to help with the healing after a suicide not only through her own personal experience, but from the advice of other survivors. This book is a great resource and one I'm glad to have purchased.

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BrunoP

The Gift of Second will help through every process of grief

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017

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Excellent reference book that can and will be read many times while working through the grieving process. I reviewed many books on suicide before purchasing The Gift of Second and found many had graphic triggers that may not be appropriate, as this was a tool for a family member who lost a loved one in a violent manner. I read the digital copy before purchasing the paper back and found it very useful, as I have lost many close friends and a few family members to suicides. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has unfortunately lost a loved one as well as the family of the individual affected by suicide as Brandy provides so much insight on the differences between a natural death and the complications associated with suicide.

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Jacqueline

This book was recommended to me by another suicide survivor I met in ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016

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I have the unfortunate experience of losing my older brother to suicide. This book was recommended to me by another suicide survivor I met in a support group. This is the first and only suicide specific grief book I've read but I did find it very enlightening. It's a fairly short book and I read it all in one sitting, took me maybe 2 hours. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who has lost a loved one to the tragedy of suicide.

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Pat Staples

A Healing guide for Survivor's of a Suicide

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2016

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This book was not only an amazing resource guide for anyone who has suffered through a suicide, but it was also written by someone who has been through it and her journey to a healthy understanding. So much wisdom is shared by Brandy Lidbeck and the people she received advice from, that we learn to talk about the loss rather than attaching shame to it. We also learn we are not responsible and can let go of the guilt and most of all forgive. I wish there had been a book like this available many years ago. I know it would have helped me after my sister's suicide. A lovely gift for anyone who has been through a suicide. I read the Kindle Edition, but would buy the book to give as a gift.

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AVOID IF NEWLY BEREAVED!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2017

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While this book offers some good suggestions with regard to looking after oneself, experiences in the first and second years and a good bit of other helpful ideas, I was disappointed by the level of anger and sense of betrayal expressed by the author about her mother's suicide that tainted her advice.
In the section called 'Talking to Kids' she says, referring to being honest with children about the cause of death, "These children have already been betrayed by one adult they loved, trusted and depended on. To deceive and betray them again is unfathomable!".
She includes sections on forgiveness that seem harsh and that lack understanding of a person's suffering prior to a suicide. Perhaps there is no need for forgiveness but rather compassion towards the person who died.
The author is obviously still very angry and unforgiving towards her mother.
There are some helpful ideas in this book but it has some dangerous opinions that one should take with a pinch of salt.
I would not recommend this book to those in the early stages of suicide bereavement.

Denise Jonasson

I am reading this book because my 14 year old ...

Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2017

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I am reading this book because my 14 year old grandson completed suicide 2 months ago...I'm halfway through and I just ordered another one for my family to share. I'm finding it very insightful and helpful in somehow understanding this tragedy.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2018

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I found this book very helpful after losing my friend to suicide this year.

Paige

Easy to read at a difficult time

Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2018

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Quick read, to the point, comforting, wise.
A must read for survivors of suicide.

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