Review of The Ultimate Love
Posted: 05 Aug 2021, 04:15
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Ultimate Love" by Sherine Anniruth.]
Death is unfortunately the only aspect of life we cannot avoid. Our time in this world is not infinite. This is in fact accentuated in The Ultumate Love by Sherine Anniruth, as the author shares her experience of losing her son Nadeem while he still had a bright future ahead of him. This book is centered around grief. Sherine Anniruth describes grieving as a journey that is different for each individual suffering the loss of a loved one.
The Ultimate Love shows how children hold special places in their parents' hearts and lives. Anniruth describes the emotions she goes through years after her son's death. This reveals that grief does not get better with time but you have to learn to navigate through it. You carry the pain of losing someone close to you forever. This book encapsulates the daunting process of grieving. Anniruth does not only focus on the pain but also gives insight on how to deal with losing a loved one, which makes this book a good read for anyone mourning the death of a loved one.
This book is well-written and easy to read. The author has managed to give a clear picture of the pain a parent feels when they lose their children. The pain Anniruth and her family have endured is felt through each chapter. Anniruth in her grief also realizes that being in solitude while grieving can hinder the process of healing. The author sees healing as an important part of living with grief. Anniruth spends some of her days reminiscing about the happy times they shared with Nadeem, but nothing or noone can ever take Nadeem's place in their home.
The author recognises grief as a process that requires a whole lot more than having a strong support system. Anniruth recommends openning up and expressing ourselves through grief. Living in perpetual denial also delays the process of healing. Anniruth acknowledges the need to bask in your sadness but she also encourages us to step out of the darkness and make meaning of our lives.
The author's vulnerability is commendable. I appreciate the honesty and rawness of her experience with grief. I certainly like the parts where the author emphasises the importance of not dwelling on the negative side of grief. We can sit and ask a million questions as to why someone we love was taken too soon from us or we can decide to make meaning of the loss of our loved ones by being better versions of ourselves for them. I enjoyed reading this book, it captured so much of our reality with grief. I give this book 4 out of 4 stars, because it is well-written and I have spotted minor errors which do not impact the quality of the book.
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The Ultimate Love
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Death is unfortunately the only aspect of life we cannot avoid. Our time in this world is not infinite. This is in fact accentuated in The Ultumate Love by Sherine Anniruth, as the author shares her experience of losing her son Nadeem while he still had a bright future ahead of him. This book is centered around grief. Sherine Anniruth describes grieving as a journey that is different for each individual suffering the loss of a loved one.
The Ultimate Love shows how children hold special places in their parents' hearts and lives. Anniruth describes the emotions she goes through years after her son's death. This reveals that grief does not get better with time but you have to learn to navigate through it. You carry the pain of losing someone close to you forever. This book encapsulates the daunting process of grieving. Anniruth does not only focus on the pain but also gives insight on how to deal with losing a loved one, which makes this book a good read for anyone mourning the death of a loved one.
This book is well-written and easy to read. The author has managed to give a clear picture of the pain a parent feels when they lose their children. The pain Anniruth and her family have endured is felt through each chapter. Anniruth in her grief also realizes that being in solitude while grieving can hinder the process of healing. The author sees healing as an important part of living with grief. Anniruth spends some of her days reminiscing about the happy times they shared with Nadeem, but nothing or noone can ever take Nadeem's place in their home.
The author recognises grief as a process that requires a whole lot more than having a strong support system. Anniruth recommends openning up and expressing ourselves through grief. Living in perpetual denial also delays the process of healing. Anniruth acknowledges the need to bask in your sadness but she also encourages us to step out of the darkness and make meaning of our lives.
The author's vulnerability is commendable. I appreciate the honesty and rawness of her experience with grief. I certainly like the parts where the author emphasises the importance of not dwelling on the negative side of grief. We can sit and ask a million questions as to why someone we love was taken too soon from us or we can decide to make meaning of the loss of our loved ones by being better versions of ourselves for them. I enjoyed reading this book, it captured so much of our reality with grief. I give this book 4 out of 4 stars, because it is well-written and I have spotted minor errors which do not impact the quality of the book.
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The Ultimate Love
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon