Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief

Title: Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief Author: Francis Weller ISBN: 9781583949764 Publisher: North Atlantic Books Published: 2015 Binding: Paperback Language: English Condition: New New from the publisher Self-Help 1521558 Publisher Description: The work of the mature person is to carry grief in one hand and gratitude in the other and be stretched large by them.Noted psychotherapist Francis Weller provides an essential guide for navigating the deep waters of sorrow and loss in this lyrical yet practical handbook for mastering the art of grieving. Describing how Western patterns of amnesia and anesthesia affect our capacity to cope with personal and collective sorrows, Weller reveals the new vitality we may encounter when we welcome, rather than fear, the pain of loss. Through moving personal stories, poetry, and insightful reflections he leads us int