About the book
A humorous grief guide, Brené Brown-style. Want to help someone who's grieving but don't know what to say? A compassionate, practical guide to supporting people through grief. Drawing on lived experience and deep empathy, Amy Havis explains why common phrases often cause harm--and offers better alternatives that communicate care, presence, and respect. For readers drawn to BRENÉ BROWN, IT'S OK THAT YOU'RE NOT OK, and THE ART OF SHOWING UP. Not all losses come with instructions. And most of us are never taught what to say when someone is grieving--so we say nothing at all. After losing her infant daughter, Amy Havis came face to face with how ill-equipped most of us are--not just to grieve our own losses, but to support one another through them. Drawing from lived experience, real-life scenarios, and hard-earned insight, Havis offers practical guidance for friends, families, coworkers, and communities navigating loss together. Part narrative non-fiction, part social guide, the book invites readers to let go of platitudes, resist silence, and choose presence instead. For grievers and the people who love them.
Editions of What Not to Say at a Funeral
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781966883128
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A humorous grief guide, Brené Brown-style. Want to help someone who's grieving but don't know what to say? A compassionate, practical guide to supporting people through grief. Drawing on lived experience and deep empathy, Amy Havis explains why common phrases often cause harm--and offers better alternatives that communicate care, presence, and respect. For readers drawn to BRENÉ BROWN, IT'S OK THAT YOU'RE NOT OK, and THE ART OF SHOWING UP. Not all losses come with instructions. And most of us are never taught what to say when someone is grieving--so we say nothing at all. After losing her infant daughter, Amy Havis came face to face with how ill-equipped most of us are--not just to grieve our own losses, but to support one another through them. Drawing from lived experience, real-life scenarios, and hard-earned insight, Havis offers practical guidance for friends, families, coworkers, and communities navigating loss together. Part narrative non-fiction, part social guide, the book invites readers to let go of platitudes, resist silence, and choose presence instead. For grievers and the people who love them.
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What is What Not to Say at a Funeral about?
A humorous grief guide, Brené Brown-style. Want to help someone who's grieving but don't know what to say? A compassionate, practical guide to supporting people through grief. Drawing on lived experience and deep empathy, Amy Havis explains why common phrases often cause harm--and offers better alternatives that communicate care, presence, and respect. For readers drawn to BRENÉ BROWN, IT'S OK THAT YOU'RE NOT OK, and THE ART OF SHOWING UP. Not all losses come with instructions. And most of us are never taught what to say when someone is grieving--so we say nothing at all. After losing her infant daughter, Amy Havis came face to face with how ill-equipped most of us are--not just to grieve our own losses, but to support one another through them. Drawing from lived experience, real-life scenarios, and hard-earned insight, Havis offers practical guidance for friends, families, coworkers, and communities navigating loss together. Part narrative non-fiction, part social guide, the book invites readers to let go of platitudes, resist silence, and choose presence instead. For grievers and the people who love them.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in What Not to Say at a Funeral?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Self-help, personal development and practical advice
Where can I read a sample of What Not to Say at a Funeral?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781966883128
Who is/are the Author/s of the book What Not to Say at a Funeral?
Amy Havis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
What Not to Say at a Funeral is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781966883128)
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