An Obesity of Grief - by Lynn Haraldson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Nineteen years old with an eleven-day-old baby, Lynn Haraldson's world shatters when her husband, Bruce, is killed in a tractor-train collision.

She clings to the myth that time will heal her pain, but unacknowledged trauma informs many of her decisions, including an unplanned pregnancy and remaining in an abusive relationship. After two failed marriages and gaining and losing more than a hundred pounds twice, a health scare forces her to confront her grief.

Those in mourning often seek assurance that how they respond to grief also rings true for others. An Obesity of Grief challenges the false narrative that grief has a timeline and explores common reactions, offering hope that grief and love can live side by side.

Review Quotes

"Lynn Haraldson's An Obesity of Grief is a deeply moving, emotional, and honest memoir-a story of survival. After losing her young husband in a horrific train accident, leaving her with their weeks-old newborn, Lynn was almost consumed by her grief. In the years that followed, she overcame trauma, faced anxiety and depression head-on, developed a healthy relationship with food and her body, and ultimately found peace and happiness. Lynn's courage and strength are inspirational, and her story illustrates that even through unimaginable pain, you can still find beauty and purpose."

-Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN, Nutrition Expert for NBC's Today Show