Good Grief: Gift Edition

Timeless wisdom for all who grieveFor more than fifty years Good Grief has helped millions of readers including NFL players and a former first lady find comfort and rediscover hope after loss. This classic text includes a foreword by Dr. Timothy Johnson a leading communicator of medical health care information. An afterword by the authors daughters tells how the book came to be.Good Grief identifies ten stages of grief--shock emotion depression physical distress panic guilt anger resistance hope and acceptance--but recognizing that grief is complex and deeply personal defines no right way to grieve.Good Grief offers valuable insights on the emotional and physical responses persons may experience during the natural process of grieving. Reflection questions help readers explore their own experience with each stage.Whether mourning the death of a loved one the end of a marriage the loss of a job or other difficult life changes Good Grief is a proven steady companion in times of loss. This new hardcover edition makes a heartfelt gift for those who are grieving.