The Other Side of Sadness [electronic resource]: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us about Life after Loss
- Published
- New York : Basic Books Dec. 2010 New York : Perseus Books Group [Distributor]
- Physical Description
- 240 p. ill 21.000 x 014.000 cm.
- Additional Creators
- Bonanno, George A.
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- Summary
- Annotation We tend to understand grief as a predictable five-stage process of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. But in The Other Side of Sadness, George Bonanno shows that our conventional model discounts our capacity for resilience. In fact, he reveals that we are already hardwired to deal with our losses efficientlynot by graduating through static phases. Weaving in explorations of mourning rituals and the universal experiences of the death of a parent or child, Bonanno examines how our inborn emotionsanger and denial, but also relief and joyhelp us deal effectively with loss. And grieving goes beyond mere sadness: it can deepen interpersonal connections and often involves positive experiences. In the end, mourning is not predictable, but incredibly sophisticated. Combining personal anecdotes and original research, The Other Side of Sadness is a must-read for those going through the death of a loved one, mental health professionals, and readers interested in neuroscience and positive psychology.
- Genre(s)
- ISBN
- 9780465021901
0465021905 (Trade Paper) - Interest Age
- 18-up Basic Books
- Interest Grade
- 13 Basic Books
- Audience Notes
- Trade Basic Books
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