The Art of Compassion

In this memoir of a liminal passage through grief, Alice Foeller shares compelling stories from the days and weeks following her husband's suicide. Her sensible and actionable guidance serves as a handbook for anyone who seeks the courage and confidence to show up for someone who is grieving. Whether read as a resource for grief support or the gripping narrative of a resilient widow, The Art of Compassion will enlarge the reader's capacity for compassion and caring through critical passages. The book includes narrative descriptions of the author's own experience, suggestions on how to move forward through the unique grief following suicide, and ways that communities of understanding may form to give support to those passing through one of the most difficult traumas in human experience.This resource can be many things: autobiography, guidebook, and tutorial for those working with grieving persons. Though meant for individual reading and reflection, it also doubles as a text for those learning about suicide and its aftermath. Small study groups will find The Art of Compassion is the perfect size and format for lively discussions.