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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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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.

Paperback: 116 pages
Publisher: Gift Pub (October 13, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0998074705
ISBN-13: 978-0998074702
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 0.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 20 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #180 in Books > Self-Help > Relationships > Love & Loss
- #291 in Books > Self-Help > Death & Grief

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This book is indeed a gift.

ByAndrea S.on November 15, 2016

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While I haven’t been impacted by suicide personally (of which I am humbly grateful), I gleaned valuable information that could help me in understanding and hopefully bringing comfort to a friend who has. I appreciate how Lidbeck melds together the heart from her experience with suicide loss and her education to offer a good dose of helpful "me too" inoformation for someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one due to suicide. While this book is for a specific audience and may not be for everyone, it could be immeasurably comforting for those whom it was written for.

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Four Stars

ByRubie Irene Gallegoson April 3, 2017

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Have not finished reading but I am liking it

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Five Stars

ByDorothy A. Hagestadon March 4, 2017

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Excellent book filled with comfort and wisdom for those grieving a duicide.

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Great Resource

Byoandl526on March 19, 2017

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This book has been a great resource to my father and I. I lost my sister 2 weeks ago to suicide, and have been desperately seeking answers. This book has lead me in the right direction.

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All of a sudden it felt like a light went on

ByBarbara A. Cataneoon 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.

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A valuable and reliable resource

ByMarty Tousleyon 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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When you don't know what to say after a suicide.

ByKelly Smithon October 18, 2016

Format: Paperback

A friend of mine messaged me Sunday asking me to pray for a woman in her small group. Her son took his life on Saturday after he was served divorce papers. I immediately sent her information about Brandy Lidbeck's book, The Gift of Second. Lidbeck speaks from experience after losing her own mother to suicide. She is also a counselor and brings her professional experience and insight to the table. When we hear news of a suicide, we are at a total loss for words. Until now. Brandy Lidbeck gives us something to say. "Meet my friend, Brandy. She will help you get through this." This it what it means to give The Gift of Second.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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Refreshing to read the words of someone who gets it

ByMelinda Mattsonon October 18, 2016

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Losing a loved one through suicide brings flooding grief and layers of pain unique from other loss. Brandy addresses the painful sorrow associated with the impact of suicide and hope for the future of those left behind. As someone who knows the pain of this horrific loss, I can attest to the book's tremendous value. It's refreshing to read the words of someone who gets it. Brandy is both a survivor of suicide and a therapist. Her experience and training uniquely equips her to lead others through the web of pain by offering a beacon of light for the path forward. I have already recommended this book to others impacted by suicide and highly recommend it to anyone who is walking this path and could benefit from a wise and thoughtful guide.

*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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The Gift of Second will help through every process of grief

Excellent reference book that can and will be read many times while working through the grieving process.Read more

Published 25 days ago by BrunoP

Great book !!!!

Love this book!! Understanding why it's not our fault for their suicide. And why we couldn't save them. Really, a MUST read book!!!

Published 3 months ago by Warrior

Very Insightful!

I gave this book as a gift to a loved one who had experienced a dear friend's suicide. I read this book first as I wanted to be sure it would possibly help.Read more

Published 4 months ago by Cathy E

Love this book

Love this book. My husband ended his life in May. This book has really helped my in my grief process. Probably will re-read many times throughout this journey

Published 7 months ago by Amazon Customer

... for those that have experienced the death of a loved one to suicide

Brandy Lidbeck has put together a gem of a resource for those that have experienced the death of a loved one to suicide.Read more

Published 7 months ago by Larry McNabb

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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.Read more

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Published 9 months ago by Pat Staples

A must for survivors

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