Joy Can Return: Reflections on Widowhood

The words in this book are excerpted from interviews with over one hundred men and women who wished to share their personal insights about the the period in life known as widowhood. In each of the interview sessions, every individual was asked the question, "What actions helped you to rebuild your life after the death of your long-term spouse?". Many of the answers to the question represent opinions and viewpoints the interviewees had never shared with another person. The people who participated in this project shared the single motive of wanting to help others adapt to widowhood in a positive way, one that results in growth and renewal.