Julia Samuel

Death is the last taboo in our society, and grief is still profoundly misunderstood. So many of us feel awkward and uncertain around death, and shy away from talking honestly with family and friends. Grief Worksis a compassionate guide that will inform and engage anyone who is grieving, from the 'expected' death of a parent to the sudden unexpected death of a small child, and provide clear advice for those seeking to comfort the bereaved. With deeply moving case studies of real people's stories of loss, and brilliantly accessible and practical advice, Grief Workswill be passed down through generations as the definitive guide for anyone who has lost a loved one, and revolutionize the way we talk about life, loss and death.

Stories of Life, Death and Surviving

Grief Works

Nearly all of us find change difficult. But what wisdom can we glean from 'having a wobble' or 'going through a rough patch'? Psychotherapist Julia Samuel guides us through how the most troublesome times of our lives can teach us to grow and transform ourselves. This too shall pass unflinchingly deals with major issues relating to family, love, work, health and identity. We follow the personal narratives of 20 or so everyday people in their twenties to eighties during their most vulnerable and transformative experiences. We follow Jackson's character-building story of first love; Rachel's difficult return from maternity leave; Maria's mid-life love crisis; Sara's hopeful new life as a refugee and Owen's well-received coming out. These are unforgettable and deeply intimate yet universal stories. They will resonate with each and every one of us and enlighten our own journeys in times of change - both good and bad.

Stories of Change, Crisis and Hopeful Beginnings

This Too Shall Pass

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Essential, clever and kind' Alain de Botton 'I am a huge admirer of Julia's work' Elizabeth Day ______________________ Why do some families thrive in adversity while others fragment? How can families weather difficult transitions together? Why do our families drive us mad? And how can even small changes greatly improve our relationships? In Every Family Has a Story, bestselling psychotherapist Julia Samuel turns from her acclaimed work with individuals to draw on her sessions with a wide variety of families, across multiple generations. Through eight beautifully told and insightful case studies, she analyses a range of common issues, from loss to leaving home, and from separation to step-relationships, and shows how much is, in fact, inherited -- and how much can be healed when it is faced together. Exploring the relationships that both touch us most and hurt us most, including the often under-appreciated impact of grandparents and siblings, and incorporating the latest academic research, she offers wisdom that is applicable to us all. Her twelve touchstones for family well-being -- from fighting productively to making time for rituals -- provide us with the tools to improve our relationships, and to create the families we wish for. This is a moving and reassuring meditation that, amid trauma and hardship, tells unforgettable stories of forgiveness, hope and love. ______________________ 'Everyone who reads this will learn something profound' Dr Rachel Clarke 'Offers vivid insights in a book for all families' Kathryn Mannix 'I love every word she writes' Cathy Rentzenbrink

How we inherit love and loss

Every Family Has A Story

A warm, moving and practical guide to grief from a leading bereavement counsellor, Grief Works features deeply affecting case studies of the author's clients, which will appeal to readers of Atul Gawande's Being Mortal, Stephen Grosz's The Unexamined Life and Paul Kalanithi's When Breath Becomes Air. Death is the last taboo in our society, and grief is still profoundly misunderstood. So many of us feel awkward and uncertain around death, and shy away from talking honestly with family and friends. Grief Works is a compassionate guide that will inform and engage anyone who is grieving, from the "expected" death of a parent to the sudden unexpected death of a small child, and provide clear advice for those seeking to comfort the bereaved. With deeply moving case studies of real people's stories of loss, and brilliantly accessible and practical advice, Grief Works will be passed down through generations as the definitive guide for anyone who has lost a loved one, and revolutionize the way we talk about life, loss and death.

With her usual warmth and wisdom, bestselling psychotherapist Julia Samuel explores the family: what we inherit and how we can change. Relationships fundamentally influence our health and happiness--and family is the only relationship we cannot leave, however much we might like to. And yet we often think too narrowly about the impact of our families on our lives. Every Family Has A Story sees bestselling psychotherapist Julia Samuel turn from her work with individuals to her sessions with a wide variety of families, revealing how deeply we are influenced by them. Diving into eight case studies, she analyzes a range of common issues, including separation, step-relationships, leaving home, trauma and loss. These insights inform her 12 touchstones for family wellbeing--from fighting productively, to making time for rituals; from setting boundaries, to allowing difference--equipping us with valuable tools to become better family members. Revealing acts of forgiveness and learning amidst trauma and hardship, Samuel offers universal insights into how families can face challenges together, providing an honest and compassionate meditation on what we inherit, and how we can create the families we wish for.

How We Inherit Love and Loss

Every Family Has a Story

Stories of Love, Loss and Connection

On Families

“An honest, practical, as well as emotional guide to working through the processing of mourning” (Vogue.com), Grief Works is a lifeline for all of us dealing with loss and a handbook to help others—from the “expected” death of a parent to the sudden and unexpected death of a child or spouse. Death affects us all. Yet it is still the last taboo in our society, and grief is still profoundly misunderstood. Julia Samuel, a grief psychotherapist, has spent twenty-five years working with the bereaved and understanding the full repercussions of loss. In Grief Works, Samuel shares case studies from those who have experienced great love and great loss—and survived. People need to understand that grief is a process that has to be worked through, and Samuel shows if we do the work, we can begin to heal. “As a guide for the newly grieving, Grief Works succeeds on many levels, and the author’s compassionate storytelling skills provide even broader appeal…and consistently hit an authentically inspiring note” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). “Illuminating” (The New York Times), intimate, warm, and helpful, Samuel is a caring and deeply experienced guide through the shadowy and mutable land of grief, and her book is as invaluable to those who are grieving as it is to those around them. She adroitly unpacks the psychological tangles of grief in a voice that is compassionate, grounded, real, and observant of those in mourning. Divided into case histories grouped by who has died—a partner, a parent, a sibling, a child, as well section dealing with terminal illness and suicide—Grief Works shows us how to live and learn from great loss. This important book is “essential for anyone who has ever experienced grief or wanted to comfort a bereaved friend” (Helen Fielding, author of Bridget Jones’s Diary).

Stories of Life, Death, and Surviving

Conceptos como muerte y pérdida continúan siendo temas tabú en nuestra sociedad, y la pena y el duelo que conllevan todavía son muy difíciles de sobrellevar. Muchos de nosotros nos sentimos incómodos e inseguros acerca de la muerte, y evitamos hablar abierta y claramente sobre ello con familiares y amigos. Desde la muerte esperada de un padre hasta la muerte súbita e inesperada de un niño, No temas al duelo es una guía compasiva cuya finalidad es la de informar y asistir a cualquier persona que esté desconsolada, y también proporciona consejos claros y clave para aquellos que buscan aliviar al afligido. Mediante estudios de conmovedores casos reales sobre historias de pérdidas, y consejosprácticos y accesibles expuestos de forma brillante, No temas al duelo es ese tipo de libro que pasará de generación en generación como la guía definitiva para todos los que hayamos perdido a un ser querido, revolucionando la forma que teníamos de hablar sobre estos difíciles temas de pérdida, muerte y duelo.

Historias de vida, muerte y superación

No temas al duelo

Op een dag ontdekt tv-presentatrice Julia Samuël een knobbeltje in haar borst. Als ze te horen krijgt dat ze kanker heeft, belandt ze aanvankelijk in een diep dal. Tot ze beseft dat het nooit te laat is om je droom te volgen. Julia's droom is Afrika. Een droom die haar een spiegel voorhoudt. Julia sluit zich aan bij David Robertson, die met zijn organisatie Drive Against Malaria ten strijde trekt tegen malaria, volksvijand nummer één in Afrika. Samen doorkruisen ze gebieden met landmijnen, regenwouden en levensgevaarlijke woestijnen, op zoek naar mensen die door iedereen vergeten zijn. Ze belanden een paar keer in de cel, leven onder erbarmelijke omstandigheden en Julia overleeft op het nippertje hersenmalaria. In Niemand weet waar ik ben laat Julia Samuël zien hoe ze in Afrika ontdekte wat er echt toe doet en hoe relatief onze problemen in het westen zijn. Een inspirerend boek over tegenslag, kracht, passie en geluk.

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