When Your Parent Dies

by Daniel Fitzpatrick Grippo, R.W. Alley (Illustrator)

When a parent dies, we suffer many losses--from the profound to the everyday. Yet, despite the depth and breadth of our grief, society offers little support for adult children who are mourning the death of their parent. This booklet is designed to offer that support, in the form of helpful, gentle guidelines to help you acknowledge and cope with your loss.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Tarl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this up to see if it would help with the passing of my father.
In the end, it didn't do any major grief work, but it did make me think about certain things involving my father that did help the grieving process, so it was somewhat successful.
The illustrations are amazing, and really add impact to the brief notes of help that they give you, allowing you to take this book as slow or as fast as you would like.
That said, there are some religious (Christian) elements in some of the notes, and though I have nothing against it, I can see how it would be detrimental to some people who do not share the faith. (like myself) So just be aware that it is only a couple of the notes, so it's not thrown in your face.
All in all, this was a nice little book that I am sure I will probably revisit at least once. It is good in helping you process bits of your grief, and in bringing forward those memories, it will force you to process at least a little of what you are feeling and start some of the healing.
So would I recommend this book? Yeah, I would. Don't expect a huge healing event to happen, but it is a nice way to start your healing process after losing a parent, and there are some genuinely helpful suggestions on how to deal with what you are feeling.

[rossygram_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

MARAVILLA(5/5)
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Di hace poco con este pequeño libro en una librería, y me hice con él. Contiene varias reflexiones acerca del duelo tras la pérdida de alguno de nuestros padres, independientemente de la edad que tengas.

Las frases son reconfortantes y de consuelo. Y el libro es pequeñito y breve, además de estar ilustrado.

Pues eso. Nada más que añadir. El libro es lo que es y para lo que es.
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¿Qué encontraréis en este libro? Palabras que reconfortan un poco el 🖤.
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Erratas encontradas: 1 (🤦🏻‍♀️ ¡psicoanalista ven a mí!).
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FRASES SUBRAYADAS:
➰«[…] independientemente de tu edad, siempre seguirás siendo el hijo de tus padres».
➰«Transmite a otros tu amor y trátate con el mismo cariño que tus padres te otorgaron. El amor permanece y perdura para siempre».
➰«No obstante, su amor permanece y puede reconfortarte».
➰«Después de todo, tu padre, “fuerte y grande” ya no está. Y es normal que te sientas así».
➰«Y piensa también en los rasgos que has heredado de tus padres. Ellos serán siempre parte de lo que eres tú».
➰«Esfuérzate sobre todo en sentir el vínculo que siempre conservarás en tu corazón».
➰«Encuentra la manera de mantener vivo el vínculo».
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[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this so much. It's perfect, sweet, lovely and heartwarming. It effectively speaks to the child within the adult.
Highly recommended if you are, unfortunately and sadly, experiencing this unfortunate loss. And, I wish you the best!

[Rana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as insightful as I hoped

I wish it were longer and more in depth. I love the light hearted illustrations, though. Will share this book with others.