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The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us about Life After Loss Hardcover - 2009 - 1st Edition

by George A. Bonanno


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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 efficiently--not 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 emotions--anger and denial, but also relief and joy--help 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.

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  • Title The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us about Life After Loss
  • Author George A. Bonanno
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 231
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Basic Books (AZ), New York, New York
  • Date 2009-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780465013609 / 0465013600
  • Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.3 x 6.1 x 1 in (23.62 x 15.49 x 2.54 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Library of Congress subjects Grief, Bereavement
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009019165
  • Dewey Decimal Code 155.937

About the author

George A. Bonanno is professor of clinical psychology at Columbia University. His work has been featured in the New York Times and the Washington Post, and he has appeared on CNN and 20/20. He lives in New York City with his wife and two children.
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