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candicescag's review against another edition
5.0
I can’t begin to say how beautiful and necessary this book is, not just when you’re grieving, but as a way to understand how we can go about dealing with the heaviness of life and all it’s difficulties. There is so much we neglect to acknowledge and process in this modern world, and it takes a toll on us in ways we can’t even comprehend. Our modern society has forgotten how to grieve, how to live with various heartaches and traumas, which tends to compound and manifest in very toxic outcomes. This is not a book about dwelling in sorrow, or “getting over it”, but how to fully embrace it and give it the attention it deserves. In honoring and experiencing grief, through presence, ritual, community, we can also fully appreciate the joys in life, which often elude us when we are running from stress and turmoil. The wisdom of Francis Weller’s writing is soulful and nourishing, ...and accessible - not just for the ‘spiritual’ types or therapy-junkies. It goes into the ‘Everyone Should Read This Book’ category, and I will likely gift it to many people in years to come.
bucklace27's review
This might be a good book for some, but not everyone grieves this way. It was giving "there's a right way to grieve" vibes.
liamh3's review
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Opened me up to wonderful world of activities to help me.