Losing Young : How to Grieve When Your Life is Just Beginning

(Author) Rachel Wilson
Format: Paperback
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'An incredibly useful take on facing grief as a young person' CARIAD LLOYD 'Brilliantly, brilliantly written ... Packed with clarity, curiosity and courage' FELIX WHITE 'It turned on so many lights for me ... What a profoundly helpful book' KATHRYN MANNIX Grief does something particular when it hits you young. This book is a moving exploration of that transformative pain, from the founder of The Grief Network. Rachel Wilson's mother died when Rachel was in her twenties. It felt like the definitive end of childhood, a loss that rewired her perspective on life, death, relationships and who she was as a person. In this book, Rachel brings together other stories of bereavement with her own, encountering people who have lost parents, siblings, partners and friends at a young age. Losing Young draws on psychological research, interviews with titans like Julia Samuel and explorations of grief in history: what happens in a time of war or pandemic, when the many grieve - or struggle to - together? How do different cultures process the end of a life differently? How can the grief of losing a parent return in strange form when one thinks about having children? What do TV and fiction get disastrously, unhelpfully wrong? This is a personal and profound book about what happens when youth is reshaped by tragedy, trauma and loss. It's for anyone who mourns a lost future, who is struggling to find themselves after grief, or hopes to feel less alone.

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Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780008508104
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Aug. 15, 2024

Rachel Wilson

Rachel Wilson is a renowned author known for her captivating young adult novels that blend elements of fantasy and contemporary fiction. Her most notable works include "Don't Touch" and "The Game of Kings," which have received critical acclaim for their poignant storytelling and complex characters. Wilson's writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose and powerful exploration of difficult topics such as mental health and identity. She has made significant contributions to the young adult genre by tackling important issues with sensitivity and depth, resonating with readers of all ages. "Don't Touch" remains Wilson's most famous work, shining a light on the struggles of a teenage girl dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder and the stigma surrounding mental illness. Wilson's impactful storytelling continues to inspire and educate readers, solidifying her place as a prominent voice in contemporary literature.

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