Then & Now: Changed Perspectives of a Young Widow
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (983 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1503223639 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 90 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Exploring the kaleidoscope of life Written from the perspective of a young widow, this story is unique in that the author examines her reactions "then," at the beginning of her grief journey following the sudden and traumatic loss of her husband, and "now," after six years have passed. As she observes, the book is brief and to the point, and can be read in one sitting ~ a feature that will appeal to those whose grief is fresh and raw. (As the author wisely observes, it's difficult if not impossible to concentrate when one is "drowning in misery, pity, daunting realities, and people who have no experie. Then and Now is the perfect and very real way to affirm feelings of anger Janice Michelle D. Jarvie writes with thoughtful, insightful, and brutal honesty about her journey from being a young widow to finding a new life partner.I began caring for my wheelchair-bound husband in 2006. In July, 2014, I made the decision to place my husband of 44 years in a care facility. Many of the chapters in Jarvie's book spoke to my own struggles with his illness and its aftermath which began in 2003. I found her chapters on Expressing Anger and Logical Guilt very applicable to my own situation. Her suggestions for concrete ways to handle anger were practical an. it's nice to find support easily and quickly TeacherReader As a young widow myself, I appreciated reading Michelle Jarvie's "Then & Now: Changed Perspectives of a Young Widow." I found myself relating to Michelle's story almost instantly, despite the different circumstances surrounding our individual losses. It can be difficult to find books such as this: straightforward, honest, real. I also appreciated that I could read this book in a short amount of time because when you feel you need help, or a quick reminder (especially from someone having first-hand experience with such loss), it's nice to find support easily and quick
Unlike other grief books that concentrate on the first year or two, it is meant for readers who need a fuller picture (six years) of the recovery process. Its organization and blunt honesty also set this narrative apart. Then & Now: Changed Perspectives of a Young Widow is a short book about the journey after traumatic death. Each chapter is broken into two sections: "Then" captures the angry and despairing voice of the first years, while "Now" describes changes and coping mechanisms that help one move forward. In this way, Jarvie explains the kaleidoscope of life: how the broken pieces can become new, beautiful patterns.
"In this well-written short book, Michelle Jarvie has captured and written about the stinging truth of sudden traumatic loss in a way that every young widow will relate to. Blair, Ph.D., Co-author, I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye. Her difficult and challenging journey through grief to renewed life is raw, hopeful and inspiring." - Pamela D