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tvintrs's review
emotional
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Being part of the DDC, having lost my own father as a young adult, this book really touched all the right nerves for me and was an emotional but informative read throughout.
The book journeys through Cariad's own turbulent emotions as she faces her father's death, and then the aftermath of it, and the influences it has on her life afterwards in a really rich but easily digestible way. She writes with both a humour and directness that I think only comes from going through something as traumatic as losing a parent before your brain has properly developed. The way it interweaves poignant quotes from guests on her podcast 'Griefcast', her own journey, and insights of knowledge around the grieving process is masterfully done and was both enjoyable and cathartic to read. This is the first book I have ever felt a need to take a pen to, highlighting areas that I felt a real pull or relatability to. I have also now passed this book onto both my mum and my sister to see if it can further help and inspire them.
If you've lost someone close to you, and are struggling with the grieving process, please give this book a try. It really shows that there is no wrong way to grieve and that the club is a lot bigger than you may think it is. You will be okay, as will we all, because we are not alone.
The book journeys through Cariad's own turbulent emotions as she faces her father's death, and then the aftermath of it, and the influences it has on her life afterwards in a really rich but easily digestible way. She writes with both a humour and directness that I think only comes from going through something as traumatic as losing a parent before your brain has properly developed. The way it interweaves poignant quotes from guests on her podcast 'Griefcast', her own journey, and insights of knowledge around the grieving process is masterfully done and was both enjoyable and cathartic to read. This is the first book I have ever felt a need to take a pen to, highlighting areas that I felt a real pull or relatability to. I have also now passed this book onto both my mum and my sister to see if it can further help and inspire them.
If you've lost someone close to you, and are struggling with the grieving process, please give this book a try. It really shows that there is no wrong way to grieve and that the club is a lot bigger than you may think it is. You will be okay, as will we all, because we are not alone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
wishbea's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A book that is relevant to everyone, a book about grieving for the people we love. It is a must read for anyone who has had someone they know die. This is the book equivalent of a warm, comforting hug and by the end of it I truly did not feel alone in my experience as a griefster.
I listened to this as an audiobook and Cariad is an excellent narrator, there are clips from her podcast (Griefcast) inserted in to help emphasise points. I will likely relisten to this again, Cariad shares her experiences with her grief and provides a much needed public service by dispelling the myths about the applicability of the 5 stages of grief.
I listened to this as an audiobook and Cariad is an excellent narrator, there are clips from her podcast (Griefcast) inserted in to help emphasise points. I will likely relisten to this again, Cariad shares her experiences with her grief and provides a much needed public service by dispelling the myths about the applicability of the 5 stages of grief.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent
Minor: Child death and Terminal illness