A Time to Grieve: Meditations for Healing After the Death of a Loved One

by Carol Staudacher

Book Overview

A collection of truly comforting, down-to-earth thoughts and meditations -- including the authentic voices of survivors -- for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062508458
• ISBN13: 9780062508454
• Release Date: July 1994
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

A Real Livesaver ...

I bought this book 2.5 years ago when my father died very suddenly. I can't count the number of times it has helped me thru every emotion I could possibly feel. I literally go thru it every night before bed and when times get tough. Even going thru a friend's daughter's death at the moment, I find the book such a help to identify and help me thru a particular feeling or down moment. I like that its not a typical self-help-grief book in that it doesn't harp on the stages of grief - but it quotes actual feelings, and offers explanations, and then a meditation. Such a great combo.I've bought it several times over the last 2 years for friends and family who have lost someone dear to them. They all agree, that this little book is a lifesaver.

a treasured book

After my fiance passing away in July of 99, I felt I had nowhere to turn. I decided finally to help myself get thru the grieving process and I bought this book as one of my first steps. I absolutely love this book, it's not something that has to be read from front to back. It's something where you can read the meditations that you can relate to. I have ordered so many copies of this book for myself and have ended up giving them away to friends who have needed it. It shows you that everything you are feeling is normal and how to accept all the feelings that are experienced w/ grieving the loss of a loved one. On my last session w/ my grievance counselor...I gave her my last copy of this book. I knew she would appreciate it and that it may help other clients like it helped me.

My ultimate recommendation for grief issues.

This book has been my life line. I carry it every where I go. I am ordering several copies to have on hand. This grief thing is incredible. If I can help anybody with this issue, I will put this book in their hands.

An excellent companion to help one get through grieving

I found this book after losing a second long-awaited and much desired pregnancy. I found this book enormously helpful to process the grief and isolation I felt in the months that followed. I have since given it to any friend who has sadly lost a loved one. It is honest, compassionate and mature. I recommend it highly.