I'll Never Forget Those Words: A Practical Guide To Death Notification
There are many books available on grief and bereavement for professionals and the bereaved. Finally, the field has a volume that tackles the first moments of grief, where the stage is set for what will happen thereafter. Although the words of the death notifier may be a blur to some bereaved persons, for others they will certainly be the words that will never be forgotten. In either case, some comfort comes to the bereaved from knowing that at the start, someone treated them with respect and compassion at the worst of times...it is a very well done work and will certainly be welcomed by those working in the field who are responsible for death notifications. There are many books available on grief and bereavement for professionals and the bereaved. Finally, the field has a volume that tackles the first moments of grief, where the stage is set for what will happen thereafter. Although the words of the death notifier may be a blur to some bereaved persons, for others they will certainly be the words that will never be forgotten. In either case, some comfort comes to the bereaved from knowing that at the start, someone treated them with respect and compassion at the worst of times...it is a very well done work and will certainly be welcomed by those working in the field who are responsible for death notifications. --Richard G. Tedeschi, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NCI'll Never Forget Those Words: A Practical Guide for Death Notification" delivers on its promise. It is a sensitive and critical resource for anyone in a hospital or emergency service who has to notify another that someone they love has died. Lord and Stewart, coming from years of experience, provide sound and wise counsel for those assigned this difficult task. This book is a gift an essential resource that needs to be in every emergency room, police department, and other places charged with this awesome responsibility. --Dr. Kenneth J. Doka, Professor, The College of New Rochelle, NY, Senior Consultant, The Hospice Foundation of America