Grief Works

Death affects us all. Yet it is still the last taboo in our society, and grief is still profoundly misunderstood. Julia Samuel, a grief psychotherapist, has spent twenty-five years working with the bereaved and understanding the full repercussions of loss. In Grief Works, Samuel shares case studies from those who have experienced great love and great loss-and survived. People need to understand that grief is a process that has to be worked through, and Samuel shows if we do the work, we can begin to heal. She adroitly unpacks the psychological tangles of grief in a voice that is compassionate, grounded, real, and observant of those in mourning. Divided into case histories grouped by who has died-a partner, a parent, a sibling, a child, as well section dealing with terminal illness and suicide-Grief Works shows us how to live and learn from great loss.