The Grief Recovery Handbook: The Action Program for Moving beyond Death, Divorce and Other Losses

"I have taken the grief recovery workshops in conjunction with the handbook and have learned that all grief experiences can be moved and accepted into life experiences. I have also learned what it means to have completed communications."
~ Written on 1999-06-03

""So much of life depends on how well we deal with the inevitable losses that occur. It is wonderful to know that something as helpful as The Grief Recovery Handbook exists to help those who are dealing with death, divorce, and other losses." Jane Seymour, Award Winning Actress, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.

"You don't know me, but you probably knew of my Dad, Michael Landon. I have known and been helped by John W. James and Russell Friedman, in seminars and through the incredible process outlined in The Grief Recovery Handbook. Whether your loss was recent or a long time ago, this book is invaluable in dealing with all of the feelings caused by significant losses of any kind." Leslie Landon Matthews, Ph.D.

"I am familiar with the life affirming work of Russell Friedman and John W. James at The Grief Recovery Institute. I am pleased to recommend theri new book, The Grief Recovery Handbook. While we all know how to grieve, completing the pain caused by loss is essential. This book is the toolkit for recovery." Tom Campbell, United States Congressman.

"The Grief Recovery Handbook is an oasis for anyone who finds themselves wandering in the desert of grief and loss. It is refreshing water to a thirsty soul." Rev. Bob Sands, Hollywood, FL.

"I have referred many congregants to The Grief Recovery Handbook, they have all found it helpful. I will continue to use it in my counseling sessions." Rabbi Mel Glaser, N. Brunswick, NJ

"As the bereavement care director for a mortuary, I find The Grief Recovery Handbook an invaluable resource. One of the strong points of the book is its respect for widely varying religious and professional principles when dealing with unresolved grief issues." Agnes Lestico, Lompoc, CA"
~ Written on 1999-03-17

"After losing a friend to suicide I discovered the Grief Recovery Institute. I ordered the book, read it, practiced the exercises and enrolled in the certification program. It has changed my life in profound ways. It is the single most important action plan I have ever encountered."
~ Written on 1999-02-02

"I just read this book and did the exercises. My dear mother died on October 13, 1998 and I have been bereft. After writing my completion letter to her I feel a tremendous sense of peace and energy. I have read about five bereavement books and this is the best by far. I can't wait to do this same exercise with other "relationships" that have ended."
~ Written on 1998-11-20

"The title words "action program" and "recovery" accurately depict what this book is all about. It is simple. It is straightforward. It is profound. We all experience loss. Loss of people, jobs, beliefs etc., are all common human experiences. What is not common, however, is how these losses specifically affect us. We each have our own ways of internalizing and coping. And, some of the ways we cope can weigh heavily on us for many years following the loss experience.

Friedman and James do a beautiful job of laying out a plan for identifying, understanding, and moving beyond the loss experiences that still weigh us down. They hold our hand and walk us through, step-by-step, a journey into the inner areas that we have previously avoided due to discomfort and lack of processing skills.

Taking their clear direction, pen in hand, I followed their suggested writing exercises to begin the journey. Upon completion, I learned things about myself that have had a deeply profound impact. Most important, I freed myself of unresolved emotional garbage that was clouding my ability to grow. To say that this is the most important book I have ever read is an understatement."
~ Written on 1998-10-26