For She Who Grieves - by Holly Joy McIlwain & Amy Hooper Hanna (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Grief is painful. It hurts. Badly. We know.

What if we focused on grief as something that helps us grow wiser and more resilient?

What if we could embrace grief? At least hold its hand? Look at it closely? This is a book about good grief.

For She Who Grieves: Practical Wisdom for Living Hope is a collection of stories on the effects of grief and what comes next.

It's about steps taken and the power and challenges that can be found on the road from sadness to joy, between grief and relief.

Whether you're beginning your journey, well on your way, somewhere in between or even back again, there are ways to feel happy and be okay.

Whether you are the driver or a passenger, here you will find hope and connection.

This book is for the brave-hearted and open-minded.

This book is for she who grieves ... and believes in Joy.

"A must-read for anyone whose heart is open and willing to learn about loving their grief to heal their soul."

PJ Jackson

"With wide-open honesty, vulnerability, and care, Amy and Holly accomplish the goal of bringing together both tenderness and tools for the grief, love, and hope in us all."

Rachel Madorsky, LCSW

Author of How to Love Yourself in Less Than a Week and Also for the Rest of Your Life

"For She Who Grieves: Practical Wisdom for Living Hope compassionately and respectfully supports and activates the healing potential of others."

Juliette Stapleton

Online Visibility Strategist, Marketing by Human Design Expert

Review Quotes

"Our nature of existence can be shattered in a moment when grief enters. Whether you have a story or know someone who does, this book will help you find a way to embrace grief and rise above. The collection of stories is not simply profound; it is the love that is written in the words by Amy and Holly that surround the stories that is the heartfelt hug. You immediately feel at home as if listening to friends and want to support the women who so bravely stepped forward to share their stories so others could be braver. A must read for anyone whose heart is open and willing to learn about loving their grief to heal their soul."

PJ Jackson

"Pure-hearted and thoughtfully written. A true companion guide for your heart and soul! With wide-open honesty, vulnerability and care, Amy and Holly accomplish the goal of bringing together both tenderness and tools for the grief, love, and hope in us all."

Rachel Madorsky, LCSW

Bestselling Author of How to Love Yourself In Less Than a Week and Also for the Rest of Your Life

"Grief, like life, is a journey of self-discovery, growth, and working through layers of conditioning; in this book, Amy and Holly inspire and empower others to experience their organic truth, gain greater wisdom and self-awareness, and live in hope and joy along the way. Speaking their minds and hearts along with the voices of many others, they reveal a huge capacity for connection. For She Who Grieves: Practical Wisdom for Living Hope compassionately and respectfully supports and activates the healing potential of others."

Juliette Stapleton

Online Visibility Strategist, Marketing By Human Design Expert

"Divorce from a spouse. Death of a parent. Estrangement from a family member. Disillusionment with a dream. While the causes of our grief are common, our reactions are not. Through For She Who Grieves, Amy and Holly share practical wisdom about mourning, yet living in hope. Thank you for this timely take on surviving loss with grace.

Lisa Patten

Founder, Dandelion Communications, Author of Say Smart Stuff

"For She Who Grieves is an in-depth look into grief and how it can affect every aspect of our lives. This book is a must read for anyone experiencing grief or anyone who knows someone who is. We all experience grief at some point in our lives, and it helps to know that our feelings, whatever they may be, are valid and normal, even if they don't feel normal.

"As a bereaved mother, I can relate to so much in this book, especially the feeling of finding myself in unfamiliar territory. Amy and Holly did a fabulous job explaining grief, navigating through the unfamiliar territory of grief and showing how you can rise above the darkness to find light and hope."

Dana Ziemniak