Books Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death, and Surviving (A Practical Guide to Grief and Loss)  by Julia Samuel (Author)

"Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death, and Surviving" by Julia Samuel is a compassionate and insightful guide to understanding and navigating grief and loss. Drawing on her experience as a grief psychotherapist, Samuel shares poignant case studies that reveal how grief strips away defenses, exposes fears, and reveals the core of our humanity. The book is organized around different types of loss, such as the death of a partner, a parent, a sibling, or a child, as well as terminal illness and suicide, each section accompanied by reflections on coping strategies and the nature of grief.