The Group: Seven Widowed Fathers Reimagine Life Hardcover – January 2, 2018

Incredibly valuable work, and a quick and compelling read.

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M.R. Johnson

January 17, 2018

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This book is amazing. The narrative of the development of the group of widowed fathers is interwoven with the stories of the individual members and their families, and at the same time a wealth of valuable and accurate information on bereavement and recovery is seamlessly provided and illustrated. The high qualified and deeply humane group leaders are as impressive as the loving and brave fathers who we get to know in a very special way. I hope this book inspires similar groups to be formed all across the country.

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January 18, 2018

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So moving, and so uplifting. Great story and really well written. I burned through it in a weekend.

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understanding some of what these men have gone through will help me be a better friend to those who have

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NC Mom

March 5, 2018

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Wow...I am deeply moved by this book! The writing & the story of these fathers is captivating. While I haven't personally experienced a loss of this magnitude, understanding some of what these men have gone through will help me be a better friend to those who have. As a physician, I am very interested in the men's responses to the communication they received from their wives' doctors; I love Bruce's idea of a sample script for how families might want to receive information during such a difficult situation.

Our book club is looking forward to reading The Group as it will certainly stimulate engaging discussion. To learn how these men faced such an unexpected life change and were able to heal & grow is deeply inspiring.

Congratulations to the authors and the original 7 on making new pathways for widowed fathers to seek help & for sharing a part of their difficult journey and their lives reimagined. This is truly monumental work.

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An excellent book that addresses the unique challenges of widowed fathers

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May 28, 2018

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I lost my wife over two years ago and am raising three sons alone. What makes this book stand out for me is that it covers the unique challenges faced by widowed fathers of young children .After the loss of my wife, I read many good books about grief and loss but found it difficult to find books that touched on widowed fathers with young children. I was able to relate to many of the challenges faced by these men. The story narrative style of the book makes it so easy to read and the flow is excellent. I liked how they cover the scientific/research side of things, but also kept that part light. I could really relate to the men. My heart could actually feel the heaviness of that first meeting held by the men in that room. While reading the book, it gave me a sense of comfort that I’m not the only one going through many of the trials these men describe. Even though I have not met any of them, I felt a sense of camaraderie with them. The year that my wife passed away, I attended some of meetings of widowed fathers (not with the original group) held by the authors and found them very encouraging. I found the authors, Dr. Rosenstein and Dr. Yopp, to be very compassionate and caring. And I'm grateful to these men who were willing to open up and share their grief journey to encourage other men such as myself.

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February 12, 2018

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This book and attending a reading of this book is so much more than a dad's support group discussion.

I resonated with the "reimagined life" theme. There are many life events that one does not plan for...how could we......

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A compelling read for widowed parents raising children and those who support and care for them

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Dr. Stephanie Ross

May 15, 2018

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This incredibly compelling book seamlessly weaves together honest, personal stories with state-of-the art research that explains, in simple terms, the grieving process. Filled with real stories of men struggling to reconstruct their own and their children's lives after devastating loss, this book offers readers practical approaches for both honoring grief, moving forward and identifying ways the medical system could better support families when death is imminent. This book highlights the power of peer support and makes a compelling argument for what ultimately spawned a virtual resource for widowed spouses raising children and the people who love and care for them. As a professional who has spent my career working with terminally ill patients and their families through illness and bereavement, this book is an invaluable resource.

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This is a wonderfully written book that gives the reader hope that life ...

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MHBenz

April 2, 2018

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This is a wonderfully written book that gives the reader hope that life can go on after a devastating loss. The group allowed these men to share the intimate details of their life with others who were having similar experiences. The book allows the reader to follow along on their journey and witness the healing that the men experienced by being a part of this group. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has experienced a significant loss - it will be an encouragement and support to those who read it.

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