Summary:

In "Grief is a Sneaky Bitch," Lisa Keefauver provides an unfiltered exploration of navigating loss. With raw honesty and practical advice, this book offers support and insights for those experiencing grief.

A comprehensive and compassionate guide to navigating loss.

When social worker Lisa Keefauver became a widow in 2011, she was alarmed to discover that even though 100 percent of us experience loss, we’re living in a grief illiterate world. In her work as a therapist, and in her search for help in the wake of her own loss, Keefauver began to see how the misguided stories we consume about grief lead to unnecessary suffering. Responding to the problematic narratives that grief is something to move on from after completing the five stages like some sort of to-do list, Keefauver became a grief activist. Through this book and her hit podcast of the same title, she creates a safe place to be inside the messiness of it all, to discover the full spectrum of grief, and to find the tools that help grievers move forward, not on. Grief is a Sneaky Bitch is a comprehensive guide—both a manual full of insights and skills and, even more importantly, a thoughtful companion that helps readers feel seen and held.

Keefauver shares her personal and professional wisdom alongside the lessons she’s learned from clinicians, authors, poets, and friends. In place of rigid instructions and must-do checklists, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch invites reflection, encourages self-compassion, and explores the therapeutic power of humor with, yes, a bit of profanity.

Editorial Reviews:

"A candid and compassionate guide through the complexities of grief. Keefauver's raw honesty makes this book a comforting companion for anyone facing loss." - Booklist

"A refreshingly honest approach to grief. Keefauver's insights offer solace and guidance to those navigating the difficult journey of loss." - Kirkus Reviews

About the Author:

Lisa Keefauver is a grief counselor and educator known for her compassionate approach to supporting individuals and families through loss. Drawing from her own experiences and professional expertise, Keefauver offers heartfelt guidance in "Grief is a Sneaky Bitch."