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Book SynopsisTrade Review"“[A] clear-eyed, meticulously argued study. . . . By bringing grief to philosophy Mr. Cholbi brings philosophy closer to the other humanities; he’s as incisive a critic as he is a philosopher."
---Hamilton Cain, Wall Street Journal"An informative, sweeping, and provocative examination of grief as a complex phenomenon when undertaken in response to the death of others."
---Glenn C. Altschuler, Psychology Today"Fascinating, insightful, and accessible. . . . This well-written, engaging, and thought-provoking book is a brilliant example of applied philosophy. It is relevant to important debates within medicine (for example, recent controversy about definitions of a prolonged grief disorder). It will be interesting and helpful for clinicians caring for those who are bereaved, for philosophers of emotions, and of course, for all of us who, sooner or later, have to navigate the long, dark, and winding valley of loss."
---Dominic Wilkinson, Journal of Applied Philosophy"One of the strengths of Cholbi’s book is in the range of authors from whom he takes accounts of grief: from the personal disclosures of C.S. Lewis to Joan Didion to the fiction of Tolstoy, Camus, and Shakespeare, just to name a few. . . . Excellent. . . .
Grief certainly fulfills its aim of encouraging other philosophers to consider the existential phenomenon of grief. Cholbi has prompted such a conversation here in a significant, thoroughgoing, and engaging way."
---Brad Deford, Philosophy in Review"[A] clearly written guide, which addresses many of the most important philosophical issues surrounding grief."
---Becky Millar, Philosophical Quarterly"There is much to like about Cholbi's book.
It is short, densely argued, and shows great familiarity with the relevant philosophical, literary, and psychological literatures."
---John Danaher, Philosopher’s Magazine"The ideas [Cholbi] contributes to the experiences of grief were surprisingly comforting. . . . Michael Cholbi’s newest book is definitely one to consider for your next read. I think we could all benefit from understanding the experience of grief a little more."
---Joi Foote, Redbrick"[A] wise book."
---Dave Luhrssen, Shepherd Express"Cholbi’s book is a valuable addition to the contemporary analytic literature on the emotions and on grief"
---Ashley Atkins, Ethical Theory and Moral Practice
