Second Firsts, written by Christina Rasmussen, published by Hay House, Inc., 2013
Have you lost a loved one recently? Are you dreading the holidays in the midst of your grief? Are you unsure if there really is a bright future still available to you?
If you (or someone you care about) answered yes to one of those questions, this book was written for you.
Christina Rasmussen brings real life emotion and understanding to the topic of grief. She is not only scientifically and academically trained in the subject, but she lost her husband to cancer in her early thirties. This is not a sterile clinical approach to life after loss, this is a shared experience with the author. She takes your hand and walks with you through your grief.
What I found meaningful is that Rasmussen does not in any way dismiss grief. She knows firsthand how it can grip our hearts and take hold of our minds. Instead, she helps readers see a new possibility; a fresh way to climb above grief and move forward, honoring the life that was while slowly and gently exploring what might be. She guides us to a new way of thinking about life instead of being consumed by our grief.
This is a great read and an important guide for someone experiencing the loss of a loved one. If that’s you, buy this book. Even if you aren’t quite ready to dive in, buy it for when you get there (and try to read at least the intro when you get it). If it’s a friend of yours, this is a caring and meaningful gift to give.
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You can do the impossible because you have been through the unimaginable. -Christina Rasmussen
