The Bereaved Parent
By:
Harriet Sarnoff Schiff
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Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Description:
Offers guidance to parents facing the imminent death of a child, shocked by an accidental death, or suffering post-funerary turmoil, grief, and depression, and shows a way through the day-to-day hardships and decisions.
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Customer Review: 1 out of 5
Not what I expected - I just finished reading this book. I am now three years into losing my son. First I have to say, this book is not for someone who has just lost there child. In the first chapeter she explains how you have to do what is right for you, then on another page she is telling you what you should do, because people who have studied greaving say it is the right thing to do.
First on my part, I did not agree with anything that was said by her. I could not even read the whole book in full, I started skipping pages. At the end when she says she is sorry that her son is dead, but she still has joys, and so should I we. Some people can go forward better than others, but most parents don't.
This was my only son, I will feel this pain for the rest of my life. Again I don't suggest anyone who just lost a child read this, in fact I don't even think anyone should even read it at all. poorly written! Hands down to this author.
Customer Review: 3 out of 5
Not as great as I expected - I thought it was good regarding marriages. But I also thought it was very outdated. We lost our only child recently and it wasn't what I thought it would be. I read another book before this one and found that to be more helpful.
Customer Review: 5 out of 5
Extremely helpful - I bought this book a couple of weeks after my brother and sister-in-law lost their 21 year old son in an auto accident. This book helps both parents and others better understand what those who loose a child will be going through. Can help the parents and can help others help the parents. Such an accurate porttrayal of the emotions, activity and condition of the bereaved parent and siblings.
Customer Review: 5 out of 5
I have bought several copies of this book. - When my son died in 1988 I was given several books about death and dying but I could never get past the first few pages before losing interest. When I opened this book, after the first few pages I knew that the author had an idea how I was feeling and finished it - it is the only book I have ever read on this subject and I remember that it helped me realize that what I was feeling was "normal", if there is such a feeling after losing a child. Since my son died I have known too many people that have lost children and this is the book I buy for them. If you have lost a child or have a friend or aquaintance that has lost a child I believe that this book will help.
Customer Review: 5 out of 5
Sanity Saver - I have to highly recommend this book for a bereaved parent. It made me realize that the things that are happening to me and my family, happen to others and I am no alone. I can't say enough about it.
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