The other side of sadness : what the new science of bereavement tells us about life after loss
Bonanno, George A.2019
Book
The conventional view of grieving--encapsulated by the famous five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance--is defined by a mourning process that we can only hope to accept and endure. In The Other Side of Sadness, psychologist and emotions expert George Bonanno argues otherwise. Our inborn emotions--anger and denial, but also relief and joy--help us deal effectively with loss. To expect or require only grief-stricken behaviour 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.
Main title:
Author:
Bonanno, George A., author
Work:
Edition:
Revised and updated edition.
Imprint:
New York : Basic Books, 2019.©2019
Collation:
ix, 356 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
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.
ISBN:
9781541699373 (pbk)9781541699373 (paperback)
Dewey class:
155.937
Language:
English
BRN:
642898
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| City Library | -Health | HEALTH 155.937 BONA | On loan - Due: 02 Jul 2026 |
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