Death. . . . And How to Survive It: A Unique, Practical and Uplifting Guide to Coming to Terms with the Loss of your Partner

by Kate Boydell

Kate Boydell was widowed at the age of 33. She felt that her life had lost its purpose and she wanted it to end. But she got through it—and so can everyone else. In this down-to-earth, practical, insightful, and sometimes humorous guide, Kate draws on her own experience of bereavement to offer frank advice on coping with every aspect of the grieving process.

256 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2005

Reviews

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book to anyone newly bereaved.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

A helpful read

[Kay Backhouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good read. This is such a helpful manual for anyone going through the bereavement of their lifelong partner. It’s funny, sad and uplifting in equal measure.

[Amanda Patterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

People do not survive death. But their families and loved ones have to. Unfortunately no one ever teaches us to do this.
This practical hands on book talks about the real issues surrounding death.
Boydell became a widow at 33. She uses her own experiences to help other deals with the practicalities of coping with the initial shock of losing a partner, telling the children, organising a funeral and even the mundane issues like shopping and cooking. Relatives, money and choosing coffins are discussed.
She also deals with the grieving and healing process. A useful book for anyone who has never had to look death in the eyes before.