LOSS - and the Ways It Transforms Us
Rubio, Miguel J.
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Add to basketSold by PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 7 April 2005
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Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketNew Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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“Loss is not the end of the story — it is the beginning of a transformation.”
This book is a profound guide for those who have experienced loss — and for those who want to support someone through it.
Whether it's the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of home, health, identity, or even a long-held dream — loss changes everything. It cracks our understanding of the world, challenges our sense of safety, and leaves behind questions that seem to have no answers. But within that emptiness, there is also potential: for healing, for reflection, and for the creation of something new.
This book walks you through the tender, complex, and deeply human experience of loss with clarity, wisdom, and empathy.
From the first page, it gently takes your hand and leads you through:
The different forms of loss — physical, emotional, existential — and how each one leaves its unique imprint.
What loss does to us, not just emotionally, but psychologically, physically, and spiritually. You will discover how grief shows up in the body, how it impacts your mind, and how it can shake or deepen your spiritual beliefs.
The phases of grief as described by renowned psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, whose five-stage model — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance — offers a meaningful structure for understanding the grieving process.
Tools for coping — from mindfulness and meditation to journaling, prayer, silence, and the healing power of art. You’ll learn how to face grief with presence and curiosity rather than fear.
Spiritual perspectives on loss, including the power of acceptance, gratitude in the midst of sorrow, and the idea that suffering can sometimes open the door to transformation.
Personal stories that bring the theory to life — including relatable and moving portraits of people like Sarah, who mourns her dog; Clara, who reinvents herself after illness; and Alex, who rebuilds after a natural disaster. These narratives show that healing is possible, and that even small steps forward matter.
Exercises and reflections designed to help you explore your inner world and reframe your journey. You’ll find visualization practices, forgiveness work, and insights on how to develop resilience and rediscover your strength.
The path back to life — how to rebuild identity, find meaning, and embrace joy again, even after deep sorrow.
This book is not only a source of comfort and understanding for those who grieve, but also a practical guide for friends, partners, and caregivers who want to offer real support — beyond clichés and well-meaning but empty words. It helps them understand what’s really happening inside someone who is grieving, and how to walk with them, not ahead or behind, but side by side.
Whether you’re deep in grief or standing beside someone who is, this book will meet you with honesty, kindness, and hope. It doesn’t promise quick fixes. But it does promise companionship, clarity, and compassion on a journey that no one should have to walk alone.
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means remembering with less pain and more love.
If you’re looking for a thoughtful, soul-centered, and grounded exploration of how we survive and grow through loss — this book is your companion.
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