How does one cope with the death of a loved one? What can be done to avoid being completely thrown off course by grief? If it is an inevitable part of life that we all face death and sorrow sooner or later, why are we usually never prepared for it? Does chopping wood help against apathy and soul pain? Nico Gourgé wrote the original version of "And I Must Live Without You - Grieving for Beginners" in 2005 after the death of his partner. The work quickly spread as a text file over the internet, partly due to its cheeky, provocative style. The now revised edition of the "First Aid Book for Grief" offers comfort, support, and recommendations to the bereaved, leading them to the realization: "Life goes on!".