The Five Ways We Grieve by Susan A. Berger



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This is a book for people who grieve and I found it rather helpful. There are five identities with each representing a way we grieve. I personally identify with the activist type. The "activists create meaning from their loss by contributing to the quality of life of others through activities or careers that give them a purpose in life."

What I liked most about this book were the questions (questions for further exploration) that provide you with more to think about. I would recommend this book for people who have lost a loved one or know someone who has.

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