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A review by imerjanian
Grief Is Love: Living with Loss by Marisa Renee Lee
3.0
It's very hard to accurately rate a book like this because, if you're seeking this book out, you're probably hurting and looking for a book that will heal what cannot be healed. That's a bit unfair.
That said, I have read a few other books that aim to help, and have found them more useful than this one. Marisa Renee Lee's book talks a lot about how her loss affected her career in a way that career-focused and affluent individuals may relate to, but it didn't resonate with me so much. The book did have some beautifully phrased thoughts on grief and love, but the resounding message seemed to be simply that you won't be perfect and it's important to accept wherever you're at. That's a great message, but I didn't find it as helpful as some other books I've read.
If you're experiencing grief and are looking for some help, I would recommend these books, along with a good therapist and a journal. <3
- [b:It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand|34261775|It's OK That You're Not OK Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand|Megan Devine|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1497560692l/34261775._SX50_.jpg|55319530]: A great book to get you through the first days and months after a major loss. The author speaks to her personal experience of suddenly losing her husband, but I found it very helpful for the loss of other loved ones as well.
- [b:I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Death of a Loved One|49327|I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Death of a Loved One|Brook Noel|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1387664813l/49327._SY75_.jpg|48246]: A very hard but helpful book talking about the many types of grief and some ways you can think about and work through them.
That said, I have read a few other books that aim to help, and have found them more useful than this one. Marisa Renee Lee's book talks a lot about how her loss affected her career in a way that career-focused and affluent individuals may relate to, but it didn't resonate with me so much. The book did have some beautifully phrased thoughts on grief and love, but the resounding message seemed to be simply that you won't be perfect and it's important to accept wherever you're at. That's a great message, but I didn't find it as helpful as some other books I've read.
If you're experiencing grief and are looking for some help, I would recommend these books, along with a good therapist and a journal. <3
- [b:It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand|34261775|It's OK That You're Not OK Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand|Megan Devine|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1497560692l/34261775._SX50_.jpg|55319530]: A great book to get you through the first days and months after a major loss. The author speaks to her personal experience of suddenly losing her husband, but I found it very helpful for the loss of other loved ones as well.
- [b:I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Death of a Loved One|49327|I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Death of a Loved One|Brook Noel|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1387664813l/49327._SY75_.jpg|48246]: A very hard but helpful book talking about the many types of grief and some ways you can think about and work through them.