The Orphaned Adult : Confronting the Death of a Parent

by Marc D. Angel

In this compassionate work, Rabbi Marc Angel addresses a universal but largely overlooked adult orphanhood. This book presents a thoughtful discussion of the processes of adult orphanhood, including anticipating the death of a parent, mourning the parent, and internalizing the reality of the parent's death.

Genres: Self Help, Psychology, Nonfiction

162 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1987

Reviews

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book after my Mom passed away in August 2002 and have actually reread it now a couple times over the years...
It's excellent and easy to read at an otherwise difficult time when one may find it hard to focus or pray.

[Jake Jake · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was gifted by my grandfather to my father shortly after my grandmother's passing. After my grandmother's passing, my grandfather went on a journey of seeking answers to the problems and pains that plagued him, and he found some of those answers within this text. Written from the perspective of a rabbi, the writing has a foundation in Judaism and its traditions.

Some interesting insights can be found in the book, and I found there to be some valuable questions asked of the reader in contemplation of the place that Death has in their lives.

[Joshunda Sanders · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really helpful book for families looking to put the lives and deaths of their parents in perspective.

[Sheri · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted there to be more out of this book then what it was. It seemed to me to be a series of quotes and references. That said it had some good points and advice to help me move on.