Sudden Widow
A True Story of Love, Grief, Recovery, and How Badly It CAN Suck!
by Bella Lynn Thompson
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Pub Date 18 Dec 2020 | Archive Date 21 Jan 2021
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Description
Sudden Widow, A True Story of Love, Grief, Recovery, and How Badly It CAN Suck! is a book for widows/widowers and anyone trying to make sense of an unbearable loss.
Bella Lynn Thompson offers commiseration for widows in a world where many don't comprehend the all-consuming grief and magnitude of change after losing a spouse. Reading this authentic, personal book, readers feel seen, heard, and supported.
The inspiration of powering through an inexplicable life event is evident on every page. Perhaps most importantly, other widows will feel understood and less alone.
Advance Praise
"Thompson touches on her raw emotions"" Blue Ink Reviews
""Sudden Widow is a rounded memoir about confronting an unimagined future."" Foreword Clarion Reviews
""a few insights are sharply profound..."" Blue Ink Reviews
""Most helpful is the book's breakdown of tasks that grieving people perform, often with the help of friends or lawyers. Such pragmatism, combined with Thompson's more personalized and frank discussions of the difficulties of raising her sons alone, stands out."" Foreword Clarion Reviews
""her goal in writing the book, which seems targeted to young mothers with children, is to help readers realize that ""there is hope and value in surviving."" Blue Ink Reviews
""Thompson's narration of these personal experiences is at times rueful, at times self-deprecating, and always honest."" Foreword Clarion Review
Amazon reviews:
Kathleen
5.0 out of 5 stars Book Club Recommendation!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021
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Sudden Widow speaks to both the people experiencing sudden loss and to their loved ones trying to provide support and comfort. Bella Lynn Thompson gives an unfiltered, poignant, and humorous look at the sudden loss of her husband. The author also paints an honest picture of what the devastating loss is like for her two young boys. This book reminds us that there is no expiration date for grief and trauma. This is an inconvenient truth for those looking for somebody to move on from their grief based on a timeline of their own imagination. This book will give a voice to many feeling alone and unheard while providing many laughs along the way! Perfect read for Book Club, much to discuss and learn!
Dana
5.0 out of 5 stars Sad, Funny, Heartbreaking & Hopeful ... Sudden Widow will no doubt help many!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
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BLT shows her readers the raw reality of life-changing loss and grief. She is witty, transparent and honest. A quick read that will help others cope with the loss of a life-partner, as well as help friends of widows/widowers understand the magnitude of the event. She brings you through her journey and shows you what surviving looks like, one day at a time.
Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars You need to read this.
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021
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An excellent description of the real-life tragedy of becoming a widow. Bella holds nothing back. You feel what she went through and understand her story. Chapter 2 will bring you to tears but it should."
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781952991066 |
| PRICE | US$8.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Jane R, Reviewer
I just joined NetGalley and this is the first book that caught my attention. The cover is what I need for 2021 PopSugar Reading Challenge prompt#23: a book with something broken on the cover
This is the first book that made me cry this year. You can feel the author's emotions while she was writing about her beloved husband. It's the kind of book about losing a spouse that I've been looking for. I can relate to the author about being vocal about what she wants, especially when it comes to finding a significant other.
It also has funny moments that offset the sad sentiments of the book. I finished it in less than an hour!
Kay O, Reviewer
Raw and honest, author tells her story. How she loses the love of her life, but has to live for her 2 boys. Very good book.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free, it had no bearing on the rating I gave it..
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