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Grief Works
- Stories of Life, Death and Surviving
- Narrated by: Julia Samuel
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
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Summary
Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Grief Works, written and read by Julia Samuel.
Death is the last taboo in our society, and grief is still profoundly misunderstood. So many of us feel awkward and uncertain around death and shy away from talking honestly with family and friends. Grief Works is a compassionate guide that will inform and engage anyone who is grieving, from the expected death of a parent to the sudden unexpected death of a small child, and provide clear advice for those seeking to comfort the bereaved. With deeply moving case studies of real people, stories of loss and brilliantly accessible and practical advice, Grief Works will be passed down through generations as the definitive guide for anyone who has lost a loved one and revolutionise the way we talk about life, loss and death.
Critic reviews
''Fascinating. A wise and compassionate book full of insight and understanding that would help anyone experiencing grief, or those surrounding them. I am so glad this book exists.'' (Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of The Last Act of Love)
''What an amazing book! I absolutely LOVE it. Intelligent, empathetic, modest, funny, and learned - it's an amazing feat.'' (Rabbi Julia Neuberger)
''A wonderfully important and transforming book - lucid, consoling and wise.'' (William Boyd, best-selling author of Sweet Caress)
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- Louise Carr
- 14-07-19
emotional and touching
this was a very helpful book after losing my cousin to suicide and my mother to cancer very close together. I would encourage anyone who has lost someone or knows someone who has lost someone and wants to help or understand what they are going through more. Very emotional read.
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- Eleanor
- 05-04-23
So helpful
Julia helped guide me through the pain of losing my mother. I couldn’t recommend more.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-07-20
Excellent Explanation of Human Reactions to Grief
Having experienced the loss of my husband, 4 years ago and not being able to grieve until a few years later, I felt I was going insane....2 years on from there I read this book and suddenly I can make sense of those feelings, reaction and behaviours.
Thank you Julia...you read it beautifully at a perfect pace and help us understand grief in its many forms...
A definite read/listen for anyone going through grief, or supporting someone grieving...
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- A Alvarez
- 30-06-23
Interesting, moving and helpful
Recently bereaved, this audio book gave me great comfort and hope. Written with care and compassion and beautifully narrated. I loved it.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-04-20
Must-read
This book has helped me to understand the process of grief. Most of all helped me to deal with my grieving patients and also some personal issues.
Must-read for all the therapists!
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- cheryld1969
- 03-01-23
Like having counselling with Julia herself
After all the loss I have suffered in a short time, I had thought I was dealing with it however reading this made me realise there were unresolved issues and this book opened my eyes and heart
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- laura
- 04-01-19
Essential reading
Essential reading for everyone, in my opinion. It is an unavoidable subject that we'd all benefit from preparing and educating ourselves about. This is an exceptional book.
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- Mrs K.
- 22-02-24
Amazingly helpful resource
This has been such a great help in supporting me with my own feelings of grief and loss.
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- Amy
- 15-04-24
A helpful guide to grief
I enjoyed the in depth case studies detailing the grieving process as it’s not a topic that is often discussed
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- Elene Marsden
- 05-04-17
Very helpful.
My rock, my lover, my husband who I met when I was 13, 46 years ago died last month. This audible really helped me
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