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Author Catherine Hodge exposes many myths that are used today concerning grief and dying. She helps the reader understand grief by sharing: “Grief is a human experience, a life passage, a transition from the world of the known and familiar to the unknown.” The reader may be unsure of how to best reach the bereaved person. Unfortunately, many times people choose to believe the myths because that is all they know. This book allows the reader to explore deeper within their mind and emotions how to better process the information as well as to reach out to those who are grieving. What Do I Say? How to Support Others in Grief offers the reader honest ways to make an impactful difference in the lives of those they desire to help yet feel uncertain of how best to reach them.
Catherine Hodge says: “Everyone grieves differently and at their own pace. Nothing is standard in grief.” How true that statement is, and while many try to have a cookie-cutter approach to grief, it is indeed very personal and must be dealt with as such. There is great practical advice given and tools that will help the reader to better understand what the grieving individual is going through and to relate to them more effectively. The author acknowledges that doing nothing is not the answer, yet doing the wrong thing can be damaging. Therefore, the purpose of the book is to help the reader better prepare themselves to be helpful, rather than harmful in grieving situations. Fantastic resources are included to give the reader additional help.
