Sunday Times Bestseller

"Fascinating. A wise and compassionate book full of insight and understanding that would help anyone experiencing grief or the people around them." - Cathy Rentzenbrink

"A wonderfully important and transformative book - clear, comforting, and wise." - William Boyd

Grief Works is a compassionate guide that informs and addresses anyone who is grieving, from the expected death of a parent to the sudden, unexpected death of a small child, and offers clear advice for those who wish to comfort the bereaved. Julia Samuel gently leads you through her eight practical pillars of strength, which include the power of saying 'no,' the structure, and the building of new good habits to support you and help you gradually rebuild your life in the face of grief.

With personal, real stories about loss and brilliantly accessible as well as practical advice, Grief Works will be passed down through generations as the definitive guide for anyone who has lost a loved one, revolutionizing the way we talk about life, loss, and death.