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The other side of sadness : what the new science of bereavement tells us about life after loss / George A. Bonanno.

by Bonanno, George A.

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Basic Books, 2019.

Loss (Psychology)

Bereavement -- Psychological aspects.

9781541699373 (pbk.)

Revised and updated ed.

356 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The worst thing that could ever happen -- A bit of history -- Sadness and laughter -- Resilience -- Whatever gets you through the night -- Relief -- When grief takes over -- Terror and curiosity -- Between was and is and will be -- Imagining the afterlife -- Chinese bereavement ritual -- Thriving in the face of adversity.

"In The Other Side of Sadness, psychologist and emotions expert George Bonanno argues otherwise. Mourning is far from predictable, and all of us share a surprising ability to be resilient. Our inborn emotions--anger and denial, but also relief and joy--help us deal effectively with loss. To expect or require only grief-stricken behavior from the bereaved does them harm. In fact, grieving goes beyond mere sadness, and it can actually deepen interpersonal connections and even lead to a new sense of meaning in life."

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