How to Survive the Loss of a Love

Many years ago, I was widowed - of all my friends, and all the literature I was given at that time, this is the thing that got me thru. Now I give one to any of my friends that suffer great loss. - They all say that this little volume helps immeasurably. - It's not a book to read, but poetry, affirmations, advice, wisdom and understanding to turn to - on any page, when it seems you can't go on. - I can't reccommend it hightly enough.

I have sent this book to many friends after breakups, divorces, death - anything where grief takes place. It's my go to book - easy to read. You can open it up to any page & read as much as you'd like.

Highly recommended!

Even though this little book was written over 30 years ago, it is as relevant as it was when originally written. It is clear, practical, and easy to relate to and apply to one's own situation. I recommend this useful guide to anyone experiencing a significant loss in his or her life. The messages in the poems that accompany most of the pages of text are spot on. I read this book three times and still pick it up occasionally when I need a boost.

This is a classic book that is invaluable for helping people in tremendous grief from all types of losses. I tell clients, if they feel up to it, to just open up one page, if that's all the strength they have. Many grieving people find it helpful, read much of the book, and all say it is comforting.

This helped me a lot. It's extremely comforting and held me together when I felt like I was coming apart at the seams. I bought this about four months ago when I was at my worst and I don't know if I'd be okay now without it. It's like a warm hug in book form. The poems and prose are beautiful, as well.

Excellent book for any kind of loss.
Job, home, divorce,death, etc...
I have used this book over many, many, years for many different losses in my life. I bought this for a friend who is not only going thru a divorce, but is in the military and is being deployed soon.
It is a great book for both men and women.
A great source of help!

I received this book when my father passed away 21 years ago. I loved it so much as it helped me through other losses in life since then.

I like to keep a few copies on hand to give to anyone who has also suffered a loss. It is still printed in a little paperback, but I love a hardback copy.

This is an easy-to-read collection of small tidbits of inspirational thought that can be picked up and browsed at the reader's discretion. It was recommended to me by a therapist, and I have given it as a gift to a number of friends at the times of their losses of a loved one, be it a friend, a relative, or even a pet.

a day by day thought and poem, taking you through steps in a process. helpful, and easy to read, simple and straightforward. everyone should read this book. I have bought this book dozens of times and given it away to people who have lost someone.

Along time ago I bought this book for me personally, since then I've bought a dozen or more to hand them out to family and friends during some kind of crisis. It helped me so much personally when I went through a break- up. It's as if I was reading my feelings in the book as I was experiencing them. It gave me hope because not only did I know what I was experiencing was normal, I knew it was temporary as well.

This book has comforted me through the loss of my father almost 3 years ago. The upside to this book is that you don't have to read it from front to back. You can choose your feelings from the table of contents and let the book lead you through the grieving process. Since finding this book, I have purchased many for my family and friends after they have experienced a loss.

I highly recommend this book for those struggling to get through the loss of anyone or anything you dearly love. It's easy to read and can be read in part of a day. It had me smiling through my tears in no time.

I first stumbled on this book when I was suffering a broken heart and found it incredibly helpful. Since then - as a minister, hospital chaplain, and father of three young adults - I've given out copies to many people who also felt helped.

The book is written in a way that allows you to open to any page and find something short, and insightful, to read. One does not have to read cover-to-cover but chances are you'll want to. Some might think it too easy a read but I think that is only true when one is not hurting. The fact that you can access it any point in the book (or any point in your recovery) is one of the features that makes this a gem.

I'm a mental health professional and I frequently have clients come to me who are suffering because of the breakup with a romantic partner. This is the sort of book a person can dip into almost randomly for a little help during experiences of great anguish. I recommend it very highly.

This has been my go to book whenever something happens that is a loss. Doesn't matter if it is a person, animal or thing. It centers me and I am able to get back to being who I should be instead of moping around. Need to buy another one soon.

My counselor recommended this to me when my fiance broke off our engagement and left me. I was going through a very hard time, and she told me that this book might be able to help. When I got home, I immediately ordered it and checked the mailbox every day. When it arrived, I ripped it open and read the first page...and it instantly flooded me with relief. It was so nice to hear that I wasn't the only one experiencing loss and got me through a tough time.

I believe that EVERYONE should have a copy of this book in their household. You never know when a breakup or a death will bring you the loss of a loved one, and this book still stays by my bedside to aid me in times of heartbreak.

Highly recommend this book. I found it very helpful in a difficult time of my life. I find I also refer to it whenever the need arises, also, as a refresher. It can be helpful for any type of loss in a person's life. Loss of partner, job, friend, etc.

I've gone through three dozen of these books over the years. Always appreciated by those who are grieving regardless of whether it is a death, the end of a relationship, or some other kind of loss. Really helps get through some of the tough times. A life saver.

About the product: I thought it was quite boring! It came recommended by an on-line support group leader. I bought it right away. It came quickly and in like-new shape. I recommend the seller, but the book was simply better than taking an RX sleeping pill =).

I give this book away because Jane, a friend and co-worker, gave me a copy when my daddy passed on many years ago. My friend said they were paying it forward from someone who had shared it with them and I've been giving these away for years to help people with ALL Kinds of Losses... romance, business, loss of spouses and family members etc. The book has helped me with loss through out my life and I am sure it was the Grace of God at work that I became aware of it. This is a secular book that would be appropriate for those of all faiths.

I personally believe that faith in God through faith in The Lord Jesus Christ is however the best comfort for all the circumstances of life.
The perfect peace the Word of God teaches is a joy in both times of tragedy or in times of prosperity.
Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.

Although this book was written I think more for love in a relationship loss than the loss I am presently going through, the sentiment expressed throughout the book applied to all losses of those we love. It has been very helpful to me.

This is a fantastic book. I originally read it some years ago after a painful relationship break up and working through the chapters was a surreal kind of therapy that helped me adjust and cope with intense pain and sorrow. It helped me move on and be a better and stronger person. I bought it again this year for a family member who had tragically lost her adult daughter to suicide, and who was only just coping, and revisited the pages. Two completely different circumstances but the words and suggestions were invaluable for both. It has been very very helpful - loss, pain,fear,whatever the circumstances the suggestions in the book for healing and growth are invaluable. However as it says in the forward, don't just read the book it has to be used and applied to your situation.