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blbell614's review against another edition
4.0
I felt the author explaining what it means to find meaning was beneficial, though frequently repetitive. The name dropping of various celebrities made me roll my eyes somewhat, but overall a good book for someone struggling through recent grief.
carabee's review
5.0
A truly remarkable book. I found this so incredibly healing for the wounds of grief both old and new, ones I was conscious of and ones I didn’t realize were waiting to be healed. I hope this book finds its way to many in mourning and I for one will be making a point to bring it to the attention of those I know who are well beyond the raw and heart wrenching early days of grief but not yet sure of where to go after acceptance. I think the idea of having a generative state of making meaning, that can come during any stage of grieving, but especially after true acceptance, will help many mourners to live more fully and not be fearful that after acceptance comes detachment from their lost loved one.
chilexi's review against another edition
3.0
Some good insights but I think this book is most helpful for people trying to help someone else who is grieving, or have some distance already. I'm about a year out and have been doing a lot of grief work in that year, so I could read this with an open mind, but I am certain this would not have landed well had I read it earlier in my process. Most of the book talks about grievers as "they" instead of "you" except towards the end there is some "we" as he discusses his loss/son a bit more. Mostly he still writes from the perspective of a grief counselor and not a griever. I preferred Megan Devine's books for "fresh" grievers.
lucas_madden's review against another edition
5.0
I gravitated to this book just after my grandpa passed away. A few months earlier, I had also lost my grandma. This book has been helpful in working through the grief I've been experiencing since the loss of two people I love very much. Maybe I'm still emotional, but I felt a connection to the work and ideas Kessler presented through this book.
rbogue's review against another edition
Grief sucks. Finding a way out from underneath the weight is the goal. That’s what David Kessler proposes in Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. How do you learn to grieve in ways that avoid suffering and allow you to find some meaning in the aftermath of loss? Kessler argues that finding meaning helps to transform grief so that it’s less painful and less suffering.
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addie_a's review
5.0
Read this after our oldest daughter tragically died at 23. It was a lifeline when navigating emotions, guilt, anxiety, and loss. I purchased this book because I will go back to it periodically as I continue to process and continue to find meaning in the months and years ahead.
okjkay's review against another edition
2.0
My therapist suggested this book to me and now I'm considering breaking up with her. lolsob
oregon_small_fry's review
5.0
I would give this book 10 stars if I could. Very impactful, profound, insightful. David uses his entire life of professional grief & emergency response work in addition to many personal losses including his 21 year old son to an accidental overdose to help us navigate the hardest, darkest time in our life. He is truly an angel. Should be required reading for all grieving and non grieving people in my opinion.
He narrates the audio version and does a splendid job, I think
He narrates the audio version and does a splendid job, I think