Living Through Personal Crisis

by Ann Kaiser Stearns

"The best all-purpose self-help book I have seen in years."
ANN LANDERS
In this invaluable book, a noted professor of psychology explains how grief, as agonizing as it may be, is a natural response to life's tragedies that helps us along through anger and isolation to a lasting healing process. Professional yet compassionate, drawn from actual case histories as well as the author's own experience of living through personal crisis, it provides comforting guidance and practical day-to-day advice for those who suffer--and loved ones and friends who care.

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 1, 1983

Reviews

[Rainbowyikes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely brillant. Everyone who has ever lost someone in an emotional or physical way should read this book. I loved this. I took so many notes! It’s giving me Pema vibes.

[Portia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Straight forward, logical approach to trauma and hardship.

[Tania · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, this is a really useful book. Dr. Stearns clearly understands the grieving process. She provides a balanced exploration of what happens to to people during times of crisis, and helps readers to cope. I say balanced in that this isn't a typical 'self-help' book, lacking in depth, yet it isn't an overly technical, dry psychology book. The case histories and the overall writing style make the book very read friendly. Her arguments make sense and are backed up by good research. Readers who've read other work on the subject of grief, death, loss, crisis, etc., will find they may be familiar with some of the ideas already, but the presentation is fresh enough to keep this from being a big drawback. If you've gone through a major loss, or if you are personally or professionally trying to support someone who has, this is a great book to pick up.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an old one but the way in which she lays out the process of healing after any significant loss is timeless. I would even recommend it for those who normally avoid self-help. It is honest and encouraging, a helpful combination.