Self Help · Hardback

To Mourn

Norwegian title: Å sørge

A book about loss, grief, power and hope

Experiencing grief is a painful but natural part of being human. No grief is the same, but we have a lot in common when we mourn. Kristiane M. Hansson sheds a light on grief through various themes and meets and consults mourners, helpers and experts in the topic. She writes closely and personally about getting through loss and finding hope for the road ahead.

This book makes it easier to help yourself and others who are experiencing grief. It is divided into different thematic sections, among others: What is grief? Grief and shame; Complicated grief; Grief, anguish and depression; Grieving children; Grief after a suicide; White grief; Your emotions want something from you; Narratives of living with grief living with grieving; Social network; Mutual support from others like you; The professional care givers; Grief-prestige; Digital mourning; Growth and maturity through life’s crises; Meaning, faith and hope; Good advice to the grief-stricken; Good advice to those who want to help after a bereavement.

Kristiane M. Hansson is joined by some of the country’s leading experts on these topics and they generously share their professional knowledge and personal experiences.

Material available

  • ✓ Synopsis & author CV
  • ✓ Full manuscript (Norwegian)
  • ✓ Sample translation on request

Original publisher

Cappelen Damm

Publication

2019

Length

272 pages

Format

Hardback

Genre

Self Help

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