First published 2019
Loss takes many forms. Death, divorce, illness, financial ruin, or other wounds leave people struggling to make sense of their pain. Jill Alexander Essbaum creates a structured path through grief's difficult terrain. Her journal builds on Granger E. Westberg's ten stages of grief, first outlined in his 1968 work that has sold over three million copies. Each section offers meditations paired with reflective prompts and questions. Scripture passages, poetry, and wisdom from various thinkers provide additional support. The exercises remain deliberately flexible to accommodate different types of loss and individual needs. Whether someone faces major or minor grief, they can adapt these tools to their situation. Essbaum promises that healing remains possible for all who mourn, offering both validation for difficult emotions and practical guidance for moving forward.
Genres: grief, self-help, non-fiction, inspirational
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-growth, self-discovery
160 pages · Paperback · Fortress Press