The Loss of a Life Partner: Narratives of the Bereaved

by Carolyn Ambler Walter

Book Overview

Although there is extensive research on the loss of a spouse, predominantly focusing on the experiences of widows, much less attention is paid to bereaved partners not married to their significant other, whether or not the partners are of the same sex. This first-of-its-kind work explores both socially sanctioned and disenfranchised grief, highlighting similarities and differences. Combining a discussion of various theories of grief with personal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231119690
• ISBN13: 9780231119696
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Nice Book

I purchased this book for a friend who recently lost her partner to cancer. She said that this book had alot of good information.