Review of Living Forward After Loss
Posted: 07 Sep 2021, 03:04
[Following is a volunteer review of "Living Forward After Loss" by Kathleen Ho.]
The goal of Living Forward After Loss is to bring back a life of living to those who have lost loved ones. Kathleen Ho pens this empathetic piece of writing for people who have suffered a similar loss to her own following the death of her partner.
In eight chapters, which begin with the introduction of the book's objective, the author takes on the task of rebuilding the lives of many bereaved. There are many instances in the eight chapters in which the author describes her journey after her husband's death. Depressed people trying to overcome the world's biggest pain will understand everything they need to know, but reluctantly at first because the book advocates embracing the truth first. The chapters are in chronological order for the distressed to follow in order to rebuild and return to a life they are willing to live.
I applaud and appreciate the author's goal in writing down her thoughts and story. Empathy can be as beautiful as it can be hurtful. But choosing to share a solution with others and to help them overcome their pain isn't something that everyone decides to do. I appreciate how the author describes her journey of rebuilding her life. In her writing, she has displayed feelings, expressed emotions, and been empathetic. Furthermore, she has tried to be a guide for many in their effort to live a normal, happier life and has succeeded in doing so. I also liked that a summary is given at the end of every chapter, along with a brief review for the readers.
The book contains only a few errors. It is both well-structured and well-presented. The book does not disappoint me in any way.
I give Living Forward After Loss a 4 out of 4 stars rating. Starting each chapter are quotations connected to the ideas they explore. The author has chosen a sensitive topic. A slightly different tone of voice had the potential to exacerbate the griever's feelings. But I am amazed to find such a topic handled so well. The writer's thoughts are felt through the book, which makes you feel emotionally moved. Kathleen Ho has provided some wonderful advice on what to do and not do when someone is dealing with pain. Moreover, she has a section for people who want to assist grievers to get over their pain.
When a loved one dies, it can become difficult to cope up with the loss. This book is a must-read for anyone who is experiencing this difficulty. In a broader perspective, the book is written to help the bereaved but provides a guide to leading a grateful life in the process. The main idea in the book is to live a worthwhile life rather than just to exist.
Since Living Forward After Loss can get one emotional and help vents certain emotions, I recommend bereaved people do not read it until they see themselves on the road to recovery. It is imperative that the wound is not bleeding before ointment is applied.
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Living Forward After Loss
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The goal of Living Forward After Loss is to bring back a life of living to those who have lost loved ones. Kathleen Ho pens this empathetic piece of writing for people who have suffered a similar loss to her own following the death of her partner.
In eight chapters, which begin with the introduction of the book's objective, the author takes on the task of rebuilding the lives of many bereaved. There are many instances in the eight chapters in which the author describes her journey after her husband's death. Depressed people trying to overcome the world's biggest pain will understand everything they need to know, but reluctantly at first because the book advocates embracing the truth first. The chapters are in chronological order for the distressed to follow in order to rebuild and return to a life they are willing to live.
I applaud and appreciate the author's goal in writing down her thoughts and story. Empathy can be as beautiful as it can be hurtful. But choosing to share a solution with others and to help them overcome their pain isn't something that everyone decides to do. I appreciate how the author describes her journey of rebuilding her life. In her writing, she has displayed feelings, expressed emotions, and been empathetic. Furthermore, she has tried to be a guide for many in their effort to live a normal, happier life and has succeeded in doing so. I also liked that a summary is given at the end of every chapter, along with a brief review for the readers.
The book contains only a few errors. It is both well-structured and well-presented. The book does not disappoint me in any way.
I give Living Forward After Loss a 4 out of 4 stars rating. Starting each chapter are quotations connected to the ideas they explore. The author has chosen a sensitive topic. A slightly different tone of voice had the potential to exacerbate the griever's feelings. But I am amazed to find such a topic handled so well. The writer's thoughts are felt through the book, which makes you feel emotionally moved. Kathleen Ho has provided some wonderful advice on what to do and not do when someone is dealing with pain. Moreover, she has a section for people who want to assist grievers to get over their pain.
When a loved one dies, it can become difficult to cope up with the loss. This book is a must-read for anyone who is experiencing this difficulty. In a broader perspective, the book is written to help the bereaved but provides a guide to leading a grateful life in the process. The main idea in the book is to live a worthwhile life rather than just to exist.
Since Living Forward After Loss can get one emotional and help vents certain emotions, I recommend bereaved people do not read it until they see themselves on the road to recovery. It is imperative that the wound is not bleeding before ointment is applied.
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Living Forward After Loss
View: on Bookshelves