I Promise It Won't Always Hurt Like This: 18 Assurances on Grief

The book "I Promise It Won't Always Hurt Like This" is a compassionate guide for those grieving, offering 18 short assurances that provide time and understanding. Written by bestselling writer Clare Mackintosh after losing her son and father, the book offers hope and comfort to readers going through similar experiences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2024
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Truly, this is the finest and most insightful book on grief that I have ever encountered. Joanna Cannon's work is a beautiful blend of heart-wrenching emotions and unwavering hope. Mike Gayle's words capture the universality of grief while acknowledging its unique nature for each individual we have lost. Grief can be an overwhelming, exhausting, lonely, unreasonable, and seemingly endless journey. It arrives when we least expect it and lingers persistently. Regardless of where you find yourself in your grief and the person or thing you are grieving, I Promise It Won't Always Hurt Like This is here to offer you support and solace. This book aims to instill the belief that, despite the pain you may be experiencing, things will gradually become easier. When bestselling writer Clare Mackintosh lost her five-week-old son, she sought guidance in books. However, she quickly realized that there were no predefined stages of grief or quick-fix solutions to alleviate her pain. What she truly needed during her grieving process was time and understanding. In I Promise It Won't Always Hurt Like This, Clare shares 18 short assurances that are filled with compassion, drawn from her personal experiences of losing her son and her father. This book is a testament to her bravery and unwavering dedication to helping others who are going through similar hardships. It is a beautifully written work that provides solace and hope, implicitly conveying the message that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Praise for I Promise It Won't Always Hurt Like This has been pouring in. Many have commended Clare for using her own devastating experience to assist others who are navigating through similar trials. This book is a remarkable blend of heart-breaking honesty and compassionate approach, offering solace and comfort to readers. Alan Titchmarsh praised it for its beautifully written nature and its implicit message of hope. Adele Parks, in her review, described the book as dripping with a compassion that can only be truly laid out.

In conclusion, I Promise It Won't Always Hurt Like This is a must-read for anyone who is experiencing grief. Joanna Cannon's powerful words and Mike Gayle's insightful perspective will resonate with you, providing solace and hope during your darkest moments. This book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of compassion.

Weight: 446g
Dimension: 217 x 160 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780751584981