Review of Living Forward After Loss
Posted: 15 Sep 2021, 02:44
[Following is a volunteer review of "Living Forward After Loss" by Kathleen Ho.]
Loss is an inevitable part of life. It is a painful experience that leaves people crushed and hurt. Some people suffer from depression, experience loneliness and others are barely strong enough to move on. Kathleen Ho explains her journey through loss and healing in her book Living Forward after Loss: Rebuilding Your Life after Losing Your Life Partner. Kathleen lost her husband David to a stroke in August 2015. They had been married for ten years. Her husband’s death left her in shambles of pain and hurt. It took her one and a half years to recover from the loss. During this dark moment, she even thought of committing suicide to stop the pain.
Kathleen honestly and explicitly shares the experience she went through, both before and after the loss. She breaks down the strategies she used to heal from the loss and how other people going through similar experiences could apply some of them to heal and move on. Also, she is keen on helping the readers understand ways of comforting those going through such experiences.
The author begins every chapter with inspirational quotes, which captivate the readers and add much beauty to the writing style. I liked Kathleen’s inclusion of stories of other individuals. The stories make the reading more encompassing and relatable. I was particularly fascinated by the story of Nick Vujicic. Nick has learned to overcome every obstacle despite being physically challenged. Wholesomely, his story is a great encouragement. Equally, there is an emotional aspect in this book. Readers who are easily moved by other people’s sad moments will cry while reading this book. Nevertheless, it offers the assurance of overcoming grief to those who are suffering from it.
The only unlikable aspect of this book is the repetition that brings about monotony. However, this did not hinder me from enjoying this read.
The author uses the first-person point of view in her narration. Many people, especially those having similar experiences, would relate to every statement in this read. The book is short, well structured, and easy to follow through. It gives a detailed process that one can use to heal and overcome grief, living happily and to the fullest. I encountered a few grammatical errors. They were not a bother while reading, though. Therefore, I rate Living Forward after Loss 4 out of 4 stars.
From my analysis of this autobiography, two groups would benefit from this book: first, anyone going through grief, and second, anyone who is close to someone experiencing a loss.
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Living Forward After Loss
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Loss is an inevitable part of life. It is a painful experience that leaves people crushed and hurt. Some people suffer from depression, experience loneliness and others are barely strong enough to move on. Kathleen Ho explains her journey through loss and healing in her book Living Forward after Loss: Rebuilding Your Life after Losing Your Life Partner. Kathleen lost her husband David to a stroke in August 2015. They had been married for ten years. Her husband’s death left her in shambles of pain and hurt. It took her one and a half years to recover from the loss. During this dark moment, she even thought of committing suicide to stop the pain.
Kathleen honestly and explicitly shares the experience she went through, both before and after the loss. She breaks down the strategies she used to heal from the loss and how other people going through similar experiences could apply some of them to heal and move on. Also, she is keen on helping the readers understand ways of comforting those going through such experiences.
The author begins every chapter with inspirational quotes, which captivate the readers and add much beauty to the writing style. I liked Kathleen’s inclusion of stories of other individuals. The stories make the reading more encompassing and relatable. I was particularly fascinated by the story of Nick Vujicic. Nick has learned to overcome every obstacle despite being physically challenged. Wholesomely, his story is a great encouragement. Equally, there is an emotional aspect in this book. Readers who are easily moved by other people’s sad moments will cry while reading this book. Nevertheless, it offers the assurance of overcoming grief to those who are suffering from it.
The only unlikable aspect of this book is the repetition that brings about monotony. However, this did not hinder me from enjoying this read.
The author uses the first-person point of view in her narration. Many people, especially those having similar experiences, would relate to every statement in this read. The book is short, well structured, and easy to follow through. It gives a detailed process that one can use to heal and overcome grief, living happily and to the fullest. I encountered a few grammatical errors. They were not a bother while reading, though. Therefore, I rate Living Forward after Loss 4 out of 4 stars.
From my analysis of this autobiography, two groups would benefit from this book: first, anyone going through grief, and second, anyone who is close to someone experiencing a loss.
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Living Forward After Loss
View: on Bookshelves