Attig, Thomas
How We Grieve: Relearning the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195397697
- author:
- Attig, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 264
- Genre:
- Psychology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Understanding loss experiences requires hearing the stories of those who have survived. This revised edition of "How We Grieve: Relearning the World" presents in-depth accounts of survival, highlighting the poignant disruption of life and suffering that loss entails. These personal stories show how grieving can help us overcome challenges, make choices, and reshape our lives. The book addresses the needs of both those who are grieving and those who hope to support them, promoting a deeper understanding of the complex and individual nature of loss experiences. It also offers guidance for caregivers and encourages respect for the uniqueness of each person's story. The author's new introductory essay provides context for his thinking on grief as "relearning the world," highlighting key themes and their relevance in current writings on the subject. Through these stories, we see that grieving is not a passive process, but an active one of coping and relearning how to live in a world where loss transforms our lives.