I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye

The most helpful grief book to read when you're ready to start healing after the loss of a loved one.The grief book that just "e;gets it."e; Whether you're grieving the sudden loss of a loved one or helping someone else through their grief, I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye offers a comforting hand to help guide you through the grieving process, from the first few weeks to the longer-term emotional and physical effects. It then reveals some of the myths of the grieving process and what really happens as you navigate through the pain.Top-rated within grief books, topics include: Grieving the loss of a child, partner, parent, sibling, friend, or pet The physical and emotional effects of grief Navigating difficult days such as holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays Helping children cope with grief Understanding the grief recovery processWritten by two authors who have experienced it firsthand, this book has offered solace to over one-hundred fifty-thousand people, ranging from seniors to teenagers and from the newly bereaved to those who lost a loved one years ago. An exploration of unexpected death and its role in the cycle of life, I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye provides those people coping with grief with a rock-steady anchor from which to weather the storm of pain and begin to rebuild their lives.For further step-by-step support, the I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye Companion Workbook offers a combination of self-exploration questions, visualization activities, and journaling to help readers through the grieving process.Praise for I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye:"e;I highly recommend this book, not only to the bereaved, but to friends and counselors as well."e;- Helen Fitzgerald, author of The Grieving Child, The Mourning Handbook, and The Grieving Teen"e;This book, by women who have done their homework on grief... can hold a hand and comfort a soul through grief's wilderness. Outstanding references of where to see other help."e;- George C. Kandle, Pastoral Psychologist"e;Finally, you have found a friend who can not only explain what has just occurred, but can take you by the hand and lead you to a place of healing and personal growth...this guide can help you survive and cope, but even more importantly... heal."e;- The Rebecca Review"e;For those dealing with the loss of a loved one, or for those who want to help someone who is, this is a highly recommended read."e;-Midwest Book Review