Citation:
Baker, B. (2011). Grief reflection: A quiet book of comfort. Bloomington, IN: Author House.

Reviewer:
Hermina Baker

Category:
Book by CSI author

Genre: Other

CACREP Core Area:
Human growth and development, Helping relationships

Subject Headings:
Grief & loss

Review:
Separations and loss are normal experiences over the life span. Despite the universality of the experience of loss, many know little about the grieving process and the journey of recovery. In this compassionate and hopeful book, "Grief Reflections: A Quiet Book of Comfort", Bobbie Baker offers insight and perspectives on grief as it relates to the loss of a loved one.

The aim of the book is to provide comfort and hope to those who are currently grieving. Bobbie's knowledge and professional experience with bereavement is interwoven throughout this beautifully composed book. The content is not technical or theoretical in nature; instead, Bobbie speaks directly to the bereaved in a practical and sensitive manner.

Structurally, the book contains one-page of inspirational quotes and then gentle and reassuring insights and reflections. This format allows the individual to read as long as they wish, without feeling pressure or overwhelmed to read sequentially. Individuals can freely move to the sections that seem most applicable and helpful to their current situation, often coming back to skipped sections at a later time. The hope of the book is that individuals feel understood and validated as they journey through their own process of grief.

"Grief Reflections: A Quiet Book of Comfort" can be ordered through www.authorhouse.com, and www.amazon.com.

For additional information, please visit www.griefreflections.com.

Originally posted on 9/19/2012 at csi-net.org