I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One (A Compassionate Grief Recovery Book) Paperback – May 1, 2008

One of the best books for loss of child for every gpfamiky member ; sibling , parent , found it covers so much of what each goes thru and will go thru

The first book I was led to and read when I was looking for something to help give me consolation of my grieving spirit when I lost my wife.After reading this book, I no longer felt that no one knew what I was going through and this grieving trail as it relates specifically to my situation has already been traveled

I was not sure what was hidden inthe pages of this book. I knew I needed some material because of the storm that I am in. I am thankful that I was led to purchase this resource. Through this read, I have received instruction, encouragement, valuable do's and don'ts when sudden death occurs and so much more. I will purchase more copies for family members who may not know what to do as well as for those who may not be connected with outside counseling. This book will provide solid detailed information that will benefit all who read it.

I found this book to be excellent. While I appreciate that this book addresses parents that lose children, other family members, and close friends, I would like more information directed towards widows & widowers. Because I still have many more questions they didn't address. It's too bad there aren't separate books for different relationships. I lost my husband to Covid complications from a massive heart attack and he was gone in just a few minutes. I never got to say goodbye because I was on the phone with 911. I'm devastated and know that it's going to take many years to recover from his death, if ever. This book helped me to understand that what I'm feeling inside is right on track and normal. There's days where I just cry all day and other days I'm so angry that God took him far too early and suddenly. None of my friends understand what I'm going through because their spouses are still alive. I feel pretty much alone. And I shy away from them because they don't understand. I tend to snap at them because they ask such stupid questions and try to mind my business. I just want them to go away. And I don't understand why our country doesn't have some sort of support organization for all us widows that are losing our homes and everything we've worked for our entire lives because our spouse died from Covid complications. I'm pretty positive that the Covid vaccine caused my husband's death!! After the vaccine he could hardly breathe and he died the next day after his second vaccine. He definitely had a severe reaction to the vaccine and the ER doctor didn't realize it. This book is good, but I feel they tried to cover all the relationship bases so no one category got enough detail information.

Grief is such a rough emotion and a grueling process to undergo. The authors lay out a blueprint to follow to help carry you along in the process. They touch on a number of topics, feelings, and emotions that you may be experiencing. It's definitely a book that you will want to refrence and go back to again and again when those emotions grab a hold of you unexpectedly. A must have. It's also nice having the audio book to play over and over if your not up for reading.

Great practical relatable book. It is a resource as you go through your grief journey. A lot of good references and tools to help with the grief process. Very well done.

I like the fact that this book is divided into sections such as "Death of a Spouse", "Death of a Child", "Death of a Sibling", etc. Every type of loss is entirely unique and the authors acknowledge that. I ordered this book after I lost my husband so I primarily read the chapter about the loss of a spouse. They talk about how grieving is unique to each individual and so there is no set timeline you have to follow. They give suggestions for how to remember your loved one on anniversary dates. This book is really helpful if you have recently lost a loved one. I highly recommend it.

This book is so well written and helpful. It helped me and will help others to understand grieving the sudden death of a loved one. My son, 30 died recently. I wasn't ready to say goodbye. We went to the hospital to get treatment. He died from the blood thinners he was given. They forced me to leave him. He had special needs. Essential Tremors, Auditory processing delay, anxiety. He wanted to come with me, but was sedated and catheterized. I had promised him I would not abandon him, but I was forced to leave him. After I left he started hemorrhaging internally. The doctor told me he was on a ventilator/ blood dialysis machine. He was wearing his Medic Alert necklace, Autism Speaks wristband. In this case, Autism couldn't speak. I got permission to come back. The nurse had her arms crossed , very rudely asking me "what are you doing here?" I told her I got permission. I had a name tag on. She called security and was walked out. The last thing I said to my son when he was conscious, as I was forced to leave was: "stay strong, stay brave. God is with you, your angels, your families love is with you. I love you and I will be back as soon as I can. He nodded. I stayed at a near by hotel. My older son & I went to disconnect him. Dr said they did everything they could. We called family, friends to say their last words to him. Just as his identical twin brother called (who has same disabilities) and said, "I love you Michael". My son took his last 2 breaths in my arms. I cry every day and night. Each day & night is a challenge to get through. I highly recommend this book.