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I wasn't ready to say goodbye: surviving, coping, and healing after the sudden death of a loved one
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Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks, c2008, c2000.
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xxxiv, 292 pages ; 23 cm.
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The most helpful grief book to read when you're ready to start healing after the loss of a loved one.

Discover the transformative power of healing and hope with this top-rated grief book and compassionate guide for those navigating the challenging journey of grief and loss.

Written with profound wisdom and heartfelt empathy, I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye gently walks readers through the stages of grief, providing practical tools and empowering strategies to cope with the pain and confusion that accompany the loss of a loved one. 

Whether you've experienced the recent passing of a family member, friend, or even a pet, this book offers solace and guidance to help you navigate your unique grieving process.

Features include:

  • Practical Guidance: Learn effective coping strategies and practical tools to navigate the grieving process.
  • Empathy and Understanding: Feel understood and supported through heartfelt anecdotes and relatable experiences.
  • Personal Growth: Find solace and meaning in your grief journey as you embark on a path of healing and personal growth.
  • Comprehensive Resource: Access a comprehensive guide that addresses various aspects of grief, including anticipatory grief, sudden loss, and long-term complicated grief.
  • Hope and Inspiration: Embrace a message of hope and inspiration, knowing that healing is possible even in the face of profound loss.
  • Whether you are at the beginning of your grief journey or further along the path, this book will help you find the strength to heal, honor your loved one's memory, and rediscover joy and purpose in your life.

    Praise for I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye:

    "I highly recommend this book, not only to the bereaved, but to friends and counselors as well."— Helen Fitzgerald, author of The Grieving Child, The Mourning Handbook, and The Grieving Teen

    "This book, by women who have done their homework on grief... can hold a hand and comfort a soul through grief's wilderness. Outstanding references of where to see other help."— George C. Kandle, Pastoral Psychologist

    "Finally, you have found a friend who can not only explain what has just occurred, but can take you by the hand and lead you to a place of healing and personal growth...this guide can help you survive and cope, but even more importantly... heal."— The Rebecca Review

    "For those dealing with the loss of a loved one, or for those who want to help someone who is, this is a highly recommended read."—Midwest Book Review

    Named a Best Book on Losing a Parent for 2022 by Choosing Therapy.

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    Book
    Edition:
    Updated ed.
    Language:
    English
    ISBN:
    1402212216 (trade pbk.) :, 9781402212215 (trade pbk.) :

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    Bibliography
    Includes bibliographical references (p. 268-282) and index.

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    APA Citation (style guide)

    Noel, B., & Blair, P. D. (20082000). I wasn't ready to say goodbye: surviving, coping, and healing after the sudden death of a loved one. Updated ed. Naperville, Ill., Sourcebooks.

    Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

    Noel, Brook and Pamela D. Blair. 20082000. I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping, and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One. Naperville, Ill., Sourcebooks.

    Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

    Noel, Brook and Pamela D. Blair, I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping, and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One. Naperville, Ill., Sourcebooks, 20082000.

    MLA Citation (style guide)

    Noel, Brook. and Pamela D Blair. I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping, and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One. Updated ed. Naperville, Ill., Sourcebooks, 20082000.

    Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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