{"product_id":"why-i-dont-wear-high-heels-when-grieving-musings-on-loss-hope-and-resilience-9798993694405","title":"Why I Don't Wear High Heels When Grieving: Musings on Loss, Hope, and Resilience","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy I Don't Wear High Heels When Grieving is a down-to-earth guide to coping with loss that examines grief with a wide lens to include death, but also non-death losses such as chronic illness, job changes, frayed relationships, infertility, financial struggles, and stressful situations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an unexpectedly cheeky tone, author Cheryl Amari draws upon her personal experiences and her work as a bereavement specialist to present contemporary research and grief theories through examples, real-life stories, and illustrations. In this eye-opening book, the nuances of grief are explored in a life-affirming, hopeful, and even entertaining manner. Topics covered include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern theories that go beyond the \"five stages of grief\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences between grief and depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow grief affects our bodies, minds, behaviors, spiritual life, and social connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy an attitude of gratitude may be more detrimental than helpful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role that gender, societal expectations, and other factors play in our reactions to loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolitics and social justice in grief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeaningful rituals that aid in the healing process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheryl uses candor and wit to debunk myths and emphasize that grieving well is the key to living well. A unique three-step approach with practical strategies helps readers deal with any type of loss. Summarizing statements and insightful reflection prompts at the end of each chapter encourage a deeper understanding of grief and greater self-awareness. Readers discover that even in the midst of doubt and despair, there is a path forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-18358975\"\u003eCheryl Amari\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cheryl Amari\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798993694405\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SEL\"\u003eSelf-Help\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SEL000000\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PSY\"\u003ePsychology\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PSY000000\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-EDU\"\u003eEducation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-EDU000000\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cheryl Amari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50037635219693,"sku":"9798993694405","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/why-i-dont-wear-high-heels-when-grieving-musings-on-loss-hope-and-resilience-9798993694405","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}