Widow: A Survival Guide for the First Year (Paperback)

from oldbookswine

An excellent little book for new widows regardless of their age. Provides solid information as well as permission for you to follow your own path through this hard time. Quote I was left with was about how some days you don't want to get out of bed and that's okay. Just not every day. And make yo...

from Rev.Ramos

As a Minister I find myself entangled in diverse and unexpected situations. But death is not one of those, and people grieving the lost of their loved one is part of my pastoral ministry. Thus, I find this book accessible for the general readership, insightful in framing and describing the experi...

from jbbkelsey

Although, I am not a widow, I have friends that are. I read "Widow, A Survival Guide for the First Year" by Joanna Romer, so that I might be able to understand their feelings. I found Romer dealt with many of the difficulties of suddenly being found alone again. This book covers many of the issue...

from johnfgaines

Joanna Romer, Widow: A Survival Guide For the First Year (Hollister, CA: MSI Press, 2012). Most people struggle to find something meaningful to say to a newly-bereaved friend or acquaintance. Joanna Romer knows just what to say in 48 short chapters addressed to women who are accustomed to thinkin...

from LMHTWB

This book is a series of short chapters, mostly 1-3 pages on specific topics such as Journal Writing or Loneliness. Many hints are given, plus there are some interesting lists of in the Appendix. Facing the prospects of becoming a widow in the next year, I was very interested in this book. I figu...