{"product_id":"my-five-stages-of-grief-darren-heart-9781499136210","title":"My Five Stages of Grief: A Father's Journey to Recovery from Bereavement","description":"Emotional Poetry Books \u003cb\u003eMy Five Stages of Grief\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003ci\u003eDarren Heart\u003c\/i\u003e is an emotional chronicle of the author's ten year journey to recovery and healing from the grief and overwhelming sense of loss caused by the tragic deaths of his long term partner, and shortly afterwards, his step son.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Prologue for this book summarizes the author's moving \u003ci\u003elove story\u003c\/i\u003e up until the moment tragedy strikes at the heart of his family. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The main body of the book is represented by five chapters dedicated to the \u003ci\u003efive stages of grief\u003c\/i\u003e, namely; \u003ci\u003eDenial\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnger\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBargaining\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDepression\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAcceptance\u003c\/i\u003e. Each chapter is broken down to include a brief clinical definition for a particular stage, followed by the author's own observations and experiences, closing with a number of poems written by the author, intended to reflect upon the various emotions and thoughts experienced during that particular stage of the grieving process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMy Five Stages of Grief\u003c\/i\u003e concludes with an Epilogue where the author describes life \"post-acceptance\", and offers \u003cb\u003ewords of hope, inspiration and encouragement\u003c\/b\u003e to those who may be wading through the grief and mourning process, and feeling \u003cb\u003emisunderstood or isolated\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Containing emotional, thought provoking, and inspirational poems related to the various five stages of grief, capturing the author's raw thoughts and emotions associated with each stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For those who have suffered the \u003cb\u003eloss of a loved one\u003c\/b\u003e, this book explores a mourner's need to acknowledge \u003ci\u003edeath\u003c\/i\u003e and embrace the pain of \u003ci\u003eloss and bereavement\u003c\/i\u003e. Also explored are the many facets that make each individual's grief \u003ci\u003eunique\u003c\/i\u003e, and the many normal thoughts and feelings that someone \u003ci\u003ecurrently grieving\u003c\/i\u003e may have. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At one time or another, we will all find ourselves facing a dark journey through the \u003cb\u003egrieving process\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eMy Five Stages of Grief\u003c\/b\u003e is written to provide support and comfort for a person who is in the wake of despair following the loss of a loved one. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis powerful book will help support readers throughout their five stages of grief by sharing a number of relate-able biographic experiences, breaking down the walls of isolation that can leave a mourner feeling utterly alone, in preparation for the end of the journey, peace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eExample Poem from MY Five Stages of Grief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Castaway\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dark clouds of despair rolling above, \u003cbr\u003e Obscures the peak of mount melancholy.\u003cbr\u003e Surrounded by a rough sea of sadness, \u003cbr\u003e Waves of woe crashing all over me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Where is this place i have landed?\u003cbr\u003e A castaway in a far off land.\u003cbr\u003e Beaches of gloom and misery, \u003cbr\u003e Great sorrow in each grain of sand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I really need to escape here, \u003cbr\u003e Build a raft from my dreams and hopes.\u003cbr\u003e Leave unhappiness there on the shoreline, \u003cbr\u003e And break free of these heavy heart ropes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Depression is no laughing matter, \u003cbr\u003e Dejection is not a great show.\u003cbr\u003e But no blast of darkness can block out the light, \u003cbr\u003e Just one match can make a room glow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Darren Heart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1499136218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781499136210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/13\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d","brand":"Darren Heart","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48439473963263,"sku":"9781499136210","price":7.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e2d870f6-c0c9-4d44-a903-c1eed30ac8ba.jpg?v=1777177843","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/my-five-stages-of-grief-darren-heart-9781499136210","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}