Happily Even After: A Guide to Getting Through (and Beyond) the Grief of Widowhood
"Carole Brody Fleet’s book:Happily Even Afteranswers the many questions that grieving spouses have to deal with, and does so with compassion, depth, and a light touch. The questions she deals with range from ‘whom I now?’ to ‘how do I deal with the sense of guilt—deserved or not?’—to ‘how do I deal with the finances or with the children’?, to “when and how do I return to dating, to sex, and to remarriage?’"—South Florida Jewish Journal"I really admire your organization [and] I really believe in what you're doing.  It's an unbelievable testament to survival."—Nate BerkusHappily Even Afteris the 2013 recipient of the prestigious BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARD."InHappily Evan After,Carole Brody Fleet has fresh things to say about the intricacies of intimacy, returning to the workplace, the grief of children, and remarriage. This book is recommended for its authentic depiction of the widow's experience."–Spirituality & Practice"The loss of a soulmate can seem like the end of the world.Happily Even After: A Guide to Getting Through (and Beyond) the Grief of Widowhoodis an inspirational read from Carole Brody Fleet as she shares her own story of grief and struggle after losing her husband at forty, leaving her at midlife without the man she thought to grow old with. With advice on adapting to a new life as a single person once more, grieving, moving on, and much more,Happily Even Afteris a must for self-help and inspirational collections, highly recommended."—Midwest Book Review"Chock full of personal questions and powerful answers, Happily EVEN After is full of compassionate and heart healing advice. With a wisdom garnered from experience, Carole Brody Fleet's comforting, hand-held approach will help you move through the anguish of being "half" and into the life-inspiring solace of feeling whole again."—Lori Bryant-Woolridge, author,The Power of Wow: A Guide to Unleashing the Confident, Sexy You"Yes, even after the loss of a beloved, when all seems bleak and hopeless, it is possible to find your way out of despair. Filled with compassionate understanding, practical guidance and honest reassurance that a meaningful life awaits, "Happily Even After" is a worthy companion for your journey."—Judy Ford, author ofEvery Day Love: The Delicate Art of Caring for Each Other"The author of Widows Wear Stilettos has done it again!Happily Even Afterfills a critical gap that aims to support the widowed mother thereby supporting her children.  By speaking honestly and from experience, Carole Brody Fleet conveys her respect and understanding of the unchartered territory of widowhood. This book is a beacon of hope in a sea of darkness.  A true survivor’s survival guide."—Jill Starishevsky, author ofMy Body Belongs to Me"Bravo to Carole Brody Fleet!  As a young widow with five children, I feel connected toHappily Even After.Each chapter gives voice to the different scenarios a widow encounters.  A heartfelt and concrete roadmap that can guide widows through an emotionally challenging and chaotic time."—Charlene Khaghan, author ofA Tiny Step Forward -Providing Children a Positive Way to Cope with Grief"I like this book because it has spunk and because it is practical and not preachy. Carole Brody Fleet's lists of things that can wait for awhile and of things that CAN'T wait can be put to immediate use, for example. Her suggestions for establishing a routine are healthy. And since emotions do not go away, it is important not to skip any steps in healing. I also like the authors' assurances that everyone is unique; that you are in charge; and if you can't find it, create it. Carole's idea about celebrating Valentine's Day anyway shows the sort of creativity that she encourages. Not that creativity surges back, of course. It may well ebb at first, then flow again.Happily Even Afteroffers a strong list of referrals and itself is a powerful guide to navigating a touch course."—Linda Hawes Clever, MD author ofThe Fatigue Prescription