Healing the Adult Child's Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas After Your Parent Dies (Healing Your Grieving Heart series)

I was given one, so I bought this for my brother. Very helpful ideas, facts, and suggestions in this struggle. Love you Mom & Dad❣️

I bought this book shortly after my father passed away, and thought it was so good I ordered more copies for my siblings. I also ordered another version for my niece which is specifically for teens, one for my mom that's written for spouses of the deceased. The book is divided into subjects with text limited to one page per topic. While normally I like more detail, the author knows that in times of grief the brain more readily accepts smaller bits of information. Each page is to the point and easy to digest. I usually read one or two pages at a time, or whatever I feel like on any given day. I'm still not quite half-way through, but it's rare that I come across a topic that isn't relevant and or helpful to me. Although many books on grief are religion-based, I was relieved that this book is not written from that angle. Not that it doesn't have spiritual topics here and there, but whenever mentioned it seems to apply generally to an overall belief in a higher power, and not specifically to a particular religion. I think this book would be very helpful to anyone regardless of religious beliefs. I was also relieved that it doesn't push the idea of "the steps of grief" and what step you should or shouldn't be in. All of these are mentioned in separate topic pages, but the author is careful to say that people tend to experience these in different order, or just some and not others, and not in any particular time frame. It's hard enough dealing with the emotions and life changes that go along with the death of a parent, without thinking there's something wrong with you for not being in the right stage, or one stage for too long, etc. The topics are very comprehensive--everything from emotional states (i.e. feelings of regret) to handling funeral arrangements to dealing with family members. The book is small enough that it can fit in my larger purse, so I frequently take it with me. One of my specific symptoms of grief is a short temper, with small things making me angry, so it's been helpful to have this book on hand for a positive distraction if I'm stuck waiting in line somewhere, getting impatient. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has just lost a parent, and also recommend the author's similar books in this series, such as the one written for a spouse or teen.

I lost my mother to a sudden illness and infection a couple of months ago. It has affected me deeply. I bought quite a few books on how to cope. This is one of the best books I got with lots of good practical advice on coping. It's simplicity is it's strength, you can dip into it wherever and it is easy to read and take in and the topics and emotions discussed are ones I was feeling. I would recommend this to anyone who has suffered a bereavement and I think I'll order more copies to give to friends who have lost their parent. Highly recommended.

A decent book with some good advice, though I would recommend it be read closer to the time of your loss. I've tried about 1.5 years after I lost a parent, and some of the advice is too late to implement to be helpful.

I bought this book after my parent's death. When I opened up the package, I was dismayed at the slim size of it. But that is actually its strength! Very practical, open to any page, and take an action. Buy it for all of your siblings, like I did.

This book has helped me so much to feel better. I appreciate the easy to read format. If this had been a long complicated book I never would of had time or patience for it. I opened the book and couldn't put it down. I like that it is simple. I was able to read all of it in two hours and I consider this book a blessing. It helped me to feel peaceful during a difficult time after my mother passed. Thanks so much to the author. I truly look forward to reading your other books. I intend to buy this book for friends when they need it. This book will be a wonderful gift.

I chose this book based off the title and initial sample reading. As I read through the book I had moments of tears, wailing, smiles, forgiveness, and peace. I lost my father unexpectedly a month ago and this book has made me aware of how daunting the grief process is. However, while it is difficult it's necessary. The author does a great job guiding and illuminating the grief process and in turn that has encouraged me to barrel through it with God at the forefront. I'm forever grateful for this piece of work and will be rereading it as I embark on the healing journey. Thank you.

Very helpful. Short but powerful. Easy to read

This is so practical and so glad to have this book...very comforting. It so easy to read and so practical to remember your family member and doing practical things to help heal the void they left. I found also making a photo memory book a good way to remember and gave one to each family member left.

Good little book with some helpful tips and strategies to cope with grief

I lost my Dad in January this year so I am consuming as many grief books as I can, to try and ease the pain and also to understand this "new normal". I found this book randomly and what a lovely blessing. It doesn't matter how old you are, grief is grief and to mourn is to love. This book made me feel human again and even if something wasn't a new idea, it reminded me that I'm doing the right things (counselling, therapy, journaling and appreciating the parent who is left behind). I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who is an adult and has lost a parent. The pain never goes away, but books like this makes life more bareable without them. Thank you Dr Alan!!

This book is very helpful. I ma grieving deeply over the loss of my beloved father and this is helping me by reading a page a day. I hope it can brand some hope and peace to this who purchase it, as it has with me.

What do you do after your parent dies? You’re an adult. Can you get through this change in your life? This book helps you pause for a few moments. Helps you regroup. Very helpful writings.