A Widow's Guide to Healing

Meekhof L.M.S.W., Kristin; Windell M.A., James

ISBN 10: 1492620599 / ISBN 13: 9781492620594

Published by Sourcebooks, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Widow's Guide to Healing
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1492620599
• ISBN 13: 9781492620594
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

An inspiring, accessible, and empowering grief book for widows on how to navigate the unique challenges of widow grief and create a hopeful future.
When Kristin Meekhof lost her husband to cancer, she discovered what all widows learn: the moment you experience the death of a spouse, you must make crucial decisions that will impact the rest of your life. But where do you begin when your world is suddenly turned upside down?
This inspiring book on widowhood shows grieving widows what to expect in those difficult first five years, and how to deal with the challenges of expectantly losing a life partner, including:
Finances, estates, and medical billsSingle parenthoodBeing a widow in the workplaceNavigating social situations by yourselfWith Meekhof's firsthand experience and gentle understanding, this healing after loss book goes beyond shining a comforting candle in the darkness of loss. It encourages those left behind to tackle the tumultuous and painful first five years and move to a more hopeful future.
Praise for A Widow's Guide to Healing:
"A very valuable and practical guide for any woman who has lost her husband due to an untimely death. Kristin Meekhof's journey is both inspiring and courageous and something we can all learn from." ―Dr. Deepak Chopra
"I'm proud of Kristin Meekhof, who has written this inspiring and insightful book to help guide widows through their grief. This book is by an Architect of Change, for all of us who must deal with grief." ― Maria Shriver

About the Author

KRISTIN MEEKHOF, MSW, is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post, MariaShriver.com, WomenThatSoar, and others. Widowed at a young age, she can speak from experience on the unique and unforeseen challenges of widowhood. Currently, she is doing social work in Kenya until January 2015.