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aecinf's review
2.0
A lengthy rambling freudian treatise on the author's thoughts about various types of losses we go through in life. A few hidden gems of thoughtful ideas within.
erd's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.0
keep in mind this is an older book, so there are some components that feel outdated, but overall lots of good information to help you process different stages of loss
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest
shicklin's review
2.0
This book makes me insanely angry. It reminds me of the college days I used to listen to Dr. Laura on the radio and arrive back at our dump of an apartment FIRED UP. While saying that, I agreed with some of what Dr. Laura said, I just hated her delivery. I don't agree with this and find it doesn't line up with my biblical worldview. No, we should not indulge our daydreams and fantasies, to begin with... we should cal sin "sin". In the mean time, don't mention this book to me if you are unprepared for my tirade against Freud and Viorst's thought on Necessary Losses. Isn't Freud's day done?
At the same time, I think the idea of "necessary losses" worth considering-- Particularly the separation from parents, letting go of children and other griefs. On Mother's Day I was subjected to a humiliating family video at my cousins house. It was a peek into extended family gatherings through all my awkward adolescent days (think big bangs and braces)--in every video I was holding a Teddy Bear-- Why didn't they tell me I was too old. That was a loss I should have experienced much earlier. It will make a great book club selesction.
At the same time, I think the idea of "necessary losses" worth considering-- Particularly the separation from parents, letting go of children and other griefs. On Mother's Day I was subjected to a humiliating family video at my cousins house. It was a peek into extended family gatherings through all my awkward adolescent days (think big bangs and braces)--in every video I was holding a Teddy Bear-- Why didn't they tell me I was too old. That was a loss I should have experienced much earlier. It will make a great book club selesction.
smyers56's review
Lame. The first few chapters were all about how hard it is for us to detach from the bond we have with our mothers. I don't believe it. Maybe that's because I'm a Daddy's girl. ;)
crowyhead's review
3.0
An interesting book, but as it turns out, not precisely what I was looking for. It's much more philosophical and not so readily applicable to concrete situations. Still, if you're interested in how Freudian psychology has evolved and how it relates to personal relationships, this is an interesting read.
readandfindout's review
4.0
3.75 stars. This felt a bit dense on some points, but it surprisingly allowed me to view Freud in a slightly different light. The premise of this book really resonated with me, though I think I would have enjoyed a more up-to-date version.
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