Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-202) and index.

Contenidos: Acknowledgments (xi)

Foreword (xiii)

Preface to the Second Edition (xvii)

Introduction (xix)

Chapters

Being Fully Alive and Fully Human (p. 1)

The Teachings of Loss (p. 5)

Deaths and Rebirths (p. 9)

Aunt Mabel (p. 15)

How to Turn Loss into Healing (p. 23)

Bodies on the Beach (p. 31)

What Is Grief? (p. 41)

My Mother’s Eyes (p. 47)

Why Are We This Way? (p. 53)

Bringing Death Out of the Closet (p. 61)

The Raging Fire That Is Our Grief (p. 65)

Finding Peace: Some Clues Along the Way (p. 89)

But How Do I Do That? (p. 97)

Working with the Death of a Parent (p. 103)

My Father’s Deaths (p. 109)

The Death of a Child (p. 123)

The Gifts We Give Ourselves to Heal (p. 135)

Preparing for Our Own Death (p. 157)

Working with Others Who Are Dying and Grieving (p. 163)

The “I” of the Storm (p. 193)

Recommended Reading (p. 201)

About the Author (~p. 205)

This compassionate guide helps readers navigate the emotional terrain of grief and loss. Through heartwarming stories, compassionate wisdom, and practical advice, the book encourages a transformative perspective on grief—framing it not as a burden, but as an opportunity to deepen one’s experience of life, love, and happiness.
It addresses a wide range of losses, including the death of a loved one, divorce, loss of relationships, dealing with aging or ill relatives, and more. Aimed at both those grieving and those supporting them, it's a deeply comforting and inspirational resource for life’s most painful transitions.