When A Grandchild Dies - Book Review

 just finished reading "When A Grandchild Dies: What to Do, What to Say, How to Cope" by Nadine Galinsky Feldman.  As most resources available to grandparents, not every chapter related to me personally, but overall, I found it worth reading.

What sets this book apart from others is that Galinsky Feldman uses insights, stories and quotes from many bereaved grandparents In order to provide a wider perspective beyond her own family's loss.  After losing two children and seeing the pain her mother experienced, she realized the lack of grief resources available to grandparents.

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The book is divided into three parts: the first discusses what feelings may be experienced early in the grief process and how to recognize when grieving becomes unhealthy.  Part two is intended to help grandparents communicate with their bereaved children, other living grandchildren, family and friends. Part three addresses ways to cope, from relaxation techniques to asking for help when needed.

The final chapter was my favorite.  It speaks about "the gift of adversity" and how we use our loss to move forward with our lives.

The print version of the book contains 144 pages.  Because I own a Kindle and have an Amazon Prime membership, I was able to order it at no cost through the lending library.  My only regret is that I would like to have that final chapter in my hands to look back on quickly when I need/want some inspiration or encouragement.

If you have read "When A Grandchild Dies: What to Do, What to Say, How to Cope", please share your thoughts.  Additional input on this book - or on any other resource that you have discovered on your grief journey - may be helpful to others.