Death: What Not To Say: How to Confidently Approach a Grieving Person ... and all the things not to do and say

by Colin Bird

“No one is immune to death. And no one who reads this will be immune to the charm - and power - of Colin Bird’s wise and wildly original “how-to” for those who find themselves face-to-face with the great inevitable. Bird’s brand of street-level pragmatism on matters of compassion and mortality is as massively refreshing as it is on-the-ground useful for anyone trying to be there for suffering friends and loved ones. They should pass this book out in hospitals and funeral homes, or stick it in hotel nightstands instead of bibles. It’s a lot more useful - and a much better read.” -Jerry Stahl, Screenwriter and LA Times bestselling I, Fatty; Permanent Midnight

“Colin Bird serves up his own brand of commentary in What Not To Say. Supremely witty yet cuttingly honest, a richly worded yarn from a man that's seen the losing side of life and ran from it. Couldn’t put it down.” -Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathoner and New York Times bestselling author

“Grief is no respecter of persons. And it’s relentless. People die and we can’t stop it. People grieve and we can’t stop it. But stopping it isn’t really the goal, loving through it is. That’s the message of Bird’s book. Written in the style of an artist…filled with stories that raise your ire, melt your heart, and convict you to the core, Colin’s words are raw, real and refreshing. Readers will never look at a Grieving person the same. And if they follow these basic steps, they will truly approach with confidence.” -Carrie P. Bussmann, LCPC Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Owner/Director Truth in Love Counseling

“A wake up call intent on forcing the "helpers" to grow up. This work is something long overdue. PAY ATTENTION to the wisdom found in this bright young genius. Take notes. Trust me on this... THERE WILL BE A TEST.” -Geoff Thurman, DOVE Award-winning Singer/Songwriter, Pastor, Counselor

“What you get is an unexpected, rich and fun (yes, you read that right) celebration of life. It seems that Colin Bird was bathed into the kind of holy water that makes people natural healers. The kind who knows that deepest truth, but doesn’t preach it, he shares it.” -Simone Bartesaghi, Professor UCLA, Director, Writer, Author of The Director’s Six Senses

172 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 2017