When People Grieve: The Power of Love in the Midst of Pain

by Paula D'Arcy

When People Grieve offers guidance for some of the hardest moments of our lives. Caring for those facing the death of a loved one can be a challenging labor of love. This helpful book offers guidance that every counselor or friend of the bereaved should have. An internationally renowned expert on grief counseling, D’Arcy draws on her own experience of the loss of her husband and daughter. She distills the wisdom that she gained through the process of grieving and shares insights that inspired her to heal and grow in the face of tremendously difficult life lessons. When People Grieve is full of practical suggestions with sections on specific ways to help, thoughtful visiting, and things not to say. Chapters on the patterns of grief illuminate the work of mourning and teach patience with the process. D’Arcy also explores the many ways in which grief can manifest such as anger, withdrawal, need to control, and guilt. This book is a compassionate road map for the bereaved and guides us with a deep understanding of what people need as they move through loss.

Genres: Grief

144 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2005

Reviews

[Joann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hard to read...but right on the mark for grieving of spouse

[Ellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A helpful book for those of us who have experienced loss of a close loved one.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Particularly useful for those who want to support someone who is grieving. The author has written about what was useful and what felt awful after her husband and child were killed in a car accident.

[goodReid]

Phenomenal book. I felt so seen/understood while reading. Also has great advice for how to care for others while they’re grieving.

[Cas Longo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helped me so much when MaKayla was dying. It has wonderful information about all types of grief and loss. It talks about the importance of teaching children that grief is normal and we all experience it.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great read to understand the process of grieving for different people. We are all individuals with our own unique characteristics. This means that we will pull from these characteristics and our life journey to grieve. All we can do is love and support those that are hurting.

[Chia Chin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful & sensitive guidebook for life. Wish I had read it much earlier.

[Betsy Gonwa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book. It is deceptively small, but packed with amazing wisdom.