Whether it is pastoral care for the bereaved,discussions about the afterlife,or being called out to perform the last rites,death is part of the Reverend Richard Coles's life and work. But when his partner the Reverend David Coles died,shortly before Christmas in 2019,much about death took Coles by surprise. For one thing,David's death at the early age of forty-three was unexpected.
The man that so often assists others to examine life's moral questions now found himself in need of help. He began to look to others for guidance to steer him through his grief. The flock was leading the shepherd. Much about grief surprised him: the volume of'sadmin'you have to do when someone dies,how much harder it is travelling for work alone,even the pain of typing a text message to your partner - then realising you are alone.
The Reverend Richard Coles's deeply personal account of life after grief will resonate,unforgettably,with anyone who has lost a loved one.
Publisher: Orion Publishing CoISBN: 9781474619639Number of pages: 192Weight: 178 gDimensions: 196 x 128 x 20 mm
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'This is not a self-help book on how to cope with death and loss,it is an honest,raw and personal account of a man's descent into the Madness of Grief. Richard provides a frank account of the trials and tribulations he endured during the weeks between the death and the funeral of the man he loved. Funny,sad,touching and thought provoking,it reminds us that grief has no normality,no time limit and most importantly,no rules.'- Professor Dame Sue Black,author of All That Remainsand Written in Bone
'This is a book that captures brilliantly,beautifully,bravely the comedy as well as the tragedy of bereavement. The Madness of Grief is simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking,painful and strangely comforting as it confronts the reality of what happens to us all in the end.'- Rachel Sylvester,The Times
'Bold,intimate writing... The Madness of Grief is not a manual for the bereaved,but as a vivid account of how it feels when the world suddenly falls away,it performs another kind of service.'- Victoria Segal,The Sunday Times
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