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A well written and incredibly personal and moving account of the loss of his partner David, from the day he went into hospital, through his death and his funeral. Sharing his vulnerability, the book covers the practical and emotional turmoil that ensues from the heart wrenching changes in his life to the mundane decisions of what to eat.
This is what I wanted old, close friends to be strong and steady and present. I did not want to be left alone to grieve, I did not want to pretend that I was all right. I did not want people to look away nervously if I began to cry.
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Although very personal account, it does not wallow, but also does not ignore, David's alcohol addiction; the cause of his illness and death. There is a tension between the good times, the memories and the inevitable anger at his demise. There is frustration and guilt at the changes that are now required due to David's absence and his lack of forethought.
Bereavement has for me accelerated a process that was already happening, that must happen, I think, as we get older. People who were originally listed as friends migrate to the acquaintance list.
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Echos of this sentiment I have seen in many people, young and old. You not only learn who are there for you, but also who you are confotable grieving with.
For people who have not had to organise a funeral, it gives a very good understanding of what is involved from a person who was so familiar with the process of being a priest. Anyone who has suffered a death of someone very dear to them will find echoes of their own feelings and hopefully some solace.
A well written and incredibly personal and moving account of the loss of his partner David, from the day he went into hospital, through his death and his funeral. Sharing his vulnerability, the book covers the practical and emotional turmoil that ensues from the heart wrenching changes in his life to the mundane decisions of what to eat.
This is what I wanted old, close friends to be strong and steady and present. I did not want to be left alone to grieve, I did not want to pretend that I was all right. I did not want people to look away nervously if I began to cry.
Quote from the book
Although very personal account, it does not wallow, but also does not ignore, David's alcohol addiction; the cause of his illness and death. There is a tension between the good times, the memories and the inevitable anger at his demise. There is frustration and guilt at the changes that are now required due to David's absence and his lack of forethought.
Bereavement has for me accelerated a process that was already happening, that must happen, I think, as we get older. People who were originally listed as friends migrate to the acquaintance list.
Quote from the book
Echos of this sentiment I have seen in many people, young and old. You not only learn who are there for you, but also who you are confotable grieving with.
For people who have not had to organise a funeral, it gives a very good understanding of what is involved from a person who was so familiar with the process of being a priest. Anyone who has suffered a death of someone very dear to them will find echoes of their own feelings and hopefully some solace.
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