A welcome read for the lay person who has been bereaved and is now
experiencing the difficulties of loving again.' - British Journal
of Social Work 'For someone who is wrestling with the dilemmas of a
new relationship, this is a comforting read which presents the
candid accounts of other bereaved partners.' - British Journal of
Social Work 'Love and Grief recognises both the emotional magnitude
of losing an intimate relationship and the difficulties encountered
when attempting to re-establish one with another individual. In
keeping with the author's intention to produce a book of direct
relevance to the bereaved partner, throughout, they adopt an
easy-to-read, conversational style.' - British Journal of Social
Work 'Life consists of a series of events. Some appear to be
pre-ordained and some are unpredictable. A curiously simple, yet
complex twist of fate prompted [the authors] to seek out some of
the most fundamental human questions; questions about the meaning
of existence and its ultimate demise, about the nature of love, in
all its presentations and disguises... and ultimately, what can be
gained (if anything) through "loss". In "Love and Grief", [the
authors] boldly step into a labyrinth of spiritual and emotional
paradoxes, guiding us alongside [some] intensely personal
journeys.' - Annie Lennox 'What is it like when a partner dies? How
can you cope after such a bereavement? Love and Grief is a book
that is long overdue - it tackles the topic with compassion and
insight and will be helpful both to bereaved partners and those who
support them.' - Susan Quilliam, Relationship Psychologist and
Agony Aunt 'An honest and compassionate guide to the complex issues
surrounding love after loss. It includes courageous personal
accounts which offer insight into the often taboo subject of
forming new intimate relationships following bereavement, and will
be of great comfort.' - Jackie Spreckley, Cruse Bereavement Care
counsellor 'I feel this book fills an important gap in the
literature of bereavement. Looking bravely at the often taboo topic
of intimacy after bereavement, the authors capture the confusion of
enjoying a new relationship while still feeling grief and even
guilt. As this book draws on a wide variety of personal
experiences, I believe that it will be of great value to the many
who find themselves in this situation. They will realise they are
not alone.' - Denise Brady, St Christopher's Hospice Love and Grief
offers sympathetic support to adults who have lost a partner,
helping them to explore the difficult and often painful process of
forming new relationships. Through a wide range of personal
accounts and poems, the authors show how the challenges of grief
and change are experienced and dealt with by the bereaved
themselves, their new partners, and the respective families. They
also consider the differences between men's and women's experiences
of grief, and children's attitudes to new relationships. In
particular, the authors highlight the way in which continuing
attachments and social taboos can affect the process of recovery,
and examine the rituals associated with death in different
religions and in secular life. Written in an honest and accessible
way, Love and Grief provides comfort and guidance for anyone
encountering relationship difficulties after losing a partner, and
offers real insights for those working in the fields of bereavement
and relationship counselling.
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