I Can't Stop Crying: Grief and Recovery: A Compassionate Guide

by Frank D. Ferris and John D. Martin

Book Overview

For anyone who has experienced a significant loss, this wonderfully informative and accessible book is a guide to understanding and overcoming grief. The death of someone close -- a familiy member, spouse, or partner -- can result in feelings of overwhelming grief. At the same time, society unrealistically expects people to recover from grief as quickly as possible. I Can't Stop Crying looks at grieving as a painful but necessary process. The authors emphasize the importance of giving permission to grieve and suggest steps for rebuiliding life without the one who is gone. They also look at how such a loss affects relationships with family and friends, as well as lifestyle, work habits, and hopes for the future. The book includes an appendix with bereavement groups, resources, and other self-help organizations for grievers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0771054610
• ISBN13: 9780771054617
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

I can't stop crying

I can't stop crying is a must for all who have lost loved ones. I bought it for my friend who lost her husband.

Really Understands

Of all the books I have read on this topic, this one is by far THE BEST. This author really gets it. The author understands the emotions that the one left behind goes through. He further gives excellent suggestions on how you can best deal with those emotions.

I'm still crying, but at least I know it's OK

I think that this is the first book that I have read, that is truly meant for the person that's grieving. My husband has recently passed away from aggressive brain tumor, after two and a half years of fighting. We both were only 26, and not even three years married, when all of a sudden I was alone. I still don't understand why he died; I'm still angry and confused. But reading this book, helped me realized that I have a right to feel that way. That there should be no expectations from me, as to how am I grieving. The author goes on explaining in detail how the loss of a loved one, will emerge to be an individual journey. No two are the same. You should listen to your body and let yourself feel the pain, let yourself grieve...for as long as your body, mind and heart need it. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone, who has lost a loved one. It would be a great book for those that know somebody, that's grieving and want to learn of the best way to help them with their process. - many very valuable lessons to learn.

I finally stopped Crying

I found this book when my lifepartner died two years ago. THis book helped me so much then and now, when certian days come along and I start feeling sad and don't understand. I am in a new relationship and still sometimes find myself missing my former life-partner and I realize through this book that it is entirely normal and to some degree expected.I recommend this book to anyone who has lost someone they love. It will help you get a handle on your emotions and is very easy to read.

What is the "Love"? What is the "Alive#? -It's on this book.

Firstly,I found this title is in the The Journal of Emergency Medical Services of Japan. This book has introduced with activity of the Metro Toronro Ambulance.This story has told about how to reduce Paramedician's stress and how to inform the "Lover's death" to the family or relatives.I really had caught warm heart from this story this is because The Metro Toront Paramedician has present this book to the person who lost the lover.And,this book provides how to accept one's saddness and how to go ahead one's life.I think,from this book is able to learn what is the realy love and what is alive. I reccomend this book ,especially medician,paramedician,emagency case cordinator, government officer,student and,simply for all.