Good grief /
by Mayer, Catherine; Bird, Anne Mayer.
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BookPublisher: London : HQ, 2022Edition: Updated edition.Description: 351 pages ; 20 cm.ISBN: 9780008436148 (pbk.) :; 0008436142 (pbk.) :.Classification number: 155.937 MAYSubject(s): Mayer, Catherine | Bird, Anne Mayer | Gill, Andy, 1956-2020 -- Death and burial | Grief | Widowhood | Family and Relationships | Family and Relationships | Memoirs | Psychology | Coping with personal problems | Coping with death & bereavement | Self-help & personal developmentSummary: Catherine Mayer and her mother, Anne Mayer Bird, lost their beloved husbands just 41 days apart on the eve of the pandemic. Entering the nation-wide lockdown as new widows, they began meeting every week (socially distanced and in protective clothing) as Catherine cared for her mother and both women learned to navigate loss, 'sadmin', and unexpected dramas. As well as tracing their intertwined stories of love and grief, Catherine and Anne share their thoughts, ideas and advice for anyone facing the loss of a loved one or wishing to know how best to support others in these circumstances. They confront the unspoken fears and unhelpful stereotypes that leave so many unprepared to deal with death and unsure how to comfort anyone experiencing loss.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book - Adult Paperback | Formby Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 155.937 MAY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 003103472X |
Previous edition: 2020.
Catherine Mayer and her mother, Anne Mayer Bird, lost their beloved husbands just 41 days apart on the eve of the pandemic. Entering the nation-wide lockdown as new widows, they began meeting every week (socially distanced and in protective clothing) as Catherine cared for her mother and both women learned to navigate loss, 'sadmin', and unexpected dramas. As well as tracing their intertwined stories of love and grief, Catherine and Anne share their thoughts, ideas and advice for anyone facing the loss of a loved one or wishing to know how best to support others in these circumstances. They confront the unspoken fears and unhelpful stereotypes that leave so many unprepared to deal with death and unsure how to comfort anyone experiencing loss.
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