This book acknowledges that grief is part of the ongoing relationship that we have with a lost loved one. That death simply forges a new type of relationship based on memory, spirit and love. This love is the base from which we bring new meaning and hope into our lives and into the world.
Transcending Loss is divided into 5 parts: 1. The Initial Grief Journey 2. The Lifelong Impact of Grief 3. Making Loss Meaningful 4. Roadblocks and Detours to Transcendence 5. Getting Back on Track.
Ashley shares the stories, reflections and journeys of over 50 individuals who have lost loved ones.
Excerpt
"And yet the fact that humans can be broken and become stronger at the broken places is also one of the most profound and touching of all miracles. I hope that this book has validated what you know in your heart of hearts to be true, that you are forever changed by this loss, by so many losses. And I hope that his book has also shown you that while grief is a lifelong process, it is a potentially meaningful and transcendent one."
Professional Reviews
Praise for Transcending Loss by Jim Lehrer
Dealing with a death in the family or in any part of the personal world is awful. There is no advice, no system, no secret to making it better. But now there is a book tomake the grieving and the rest of the experience understandable. This is that book. It is a superbly researched and written guide through the tragedies none of us can avoid.
Praise for Transcending Loss by Harold H. Boomfield, M.D.
For anyone who has suffered a tragic loss, grieving is a life-long process. This compassoinate, poignant and practical guide begins wehre "How to Survive the Loss of a Love leaves off - the long-term adaptation to major loss. Ashley Prend shows you how to transform lingering darkness and despair into love and light. "Transcending Loss" will be a great blessing on your lifetime journey of recovery
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