If There's Anything I Can Do?

This is a valuable book of personal experiences and good ideas on how to help those who have suffered loss. Written with sensitivity and depth, this book begins with the author's personal story after her husband passed away at a young age and she was left to raise four young children. The author offers practical advice on such topics as: Do's and Don'ts for Hospital Visits, Things to Do to Help on Shabbath and Festivals, Going Back to School After Losing a Parent; Teenagers in Mourning; On Losing a Spouse or Child, and Privacy: Respecting and Preserving It. This book fulfils a great need and should be read not only by those who have suffered loss, but also by those who would like to truly help.