I rarely write reviews about the books I read, mostly because I just want to get into the next book, but I'm making an exception.
If I could give this book and this author, Nora, 5,000 stars for the mere fact that this book exists in the world, I would.
But the fact that this book *has* to exist in the world at all is so sad. But it does, and thank God (or your chosen deity or the Universe or whatever you want to --just thank SOMETHING) that it does.
I came to this book looking for something -- anything -- to start working through the losses I have...not been dealing with so well over the past few years of horribleness (in the past not quite 3 years, my parents, my brother, 3 close friends and most recently and unexpectedly, a coworker that I worked very closely with).
Most of the books on grief I've read in an effort to help navigate this weird new normal were ones that were well written of course, but I had a hard time relating to them and read them with a sense of detachment.
But. This author...this woman, Nora? She has been through unspeakable, unimaginable hell. (So many times while reading, I caught myself shaking my head muttering "seriously, though, what the actual f***?"
Which, I guess makes it easier to relate to her.
The thing is, she's never met me, or knows my deal, and yet? There were countless times I felt like she saw into my soul.
This was both a relief (YES SHE GETS IT SOMEONE GETS IT) but also sliiiightly creepy (you have to admit, it's unsettling for me to feel like a stranger just cut right to the quick of it all, when I've been doing a mostly good job of building up a facade and most people who know me well would never guess).
I wish I could be friends with her in person - that's the sign of some amazing relatable writing! (No, I really do).
I also super appreciated that this book totally calls me, as the grieving person, out. Makes me realize that it's completely possible that I wasn't being fair to people some of the time. And I wasn't mad at her for saying it, either. (would I have been mad 6 months ago? Hell yes). This book is tiny but mighty and has made a huge impact on me. I need to get copies for everyone.
This was incredible.
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One of the better, more relatable books on grief.
One of the better, more relatable books I’ve read. It isn’t the touchy feels kind about God and Heaven but more of a realistic view on grief and what you go through that no one talks about. I read it in one sitting and for some weird reason knowing others have experienced the same pain somehow makes us feel like we aren’t alone or crazy in our thoughts. If anyone knows someone who has lost a loved one and doesn’t know what to say/do or you’ve lost your favorite person in the world, you might like it too.Disclaimer: You don’t have to be hot, young, or a widow to learn something from reading this quick read.
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Cyprise
Much needed for those grieving and those supporting a griever
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A refreshing way to see greaving, very helpful.
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Every grieving person should read this.
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