Grief can trigger almost unbearable emotional pain, which can even lead to depression, and it is simultaneously one of the most common feelings overall. Many people try to avoid thinking about it as much as possible. This book takes a different approach: it helps to understand grief. In doing so, it shows a way out of the helplessness that many mourners, depressed individuals, and their relatives find themselves in. It also explains why human maturity can only be attained through this unwelcome detour.