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Lesbian Widows: Invisible Grief - V Whipple

NON-FICTION - Learn about the grief and difficulties felt from the death of a life partner - from the unique perspective of a lesbian. Here are thoughtful perspectives on the grieving process for lesbians - and on the difficulties that arise in the wake of a life partner's deathThe death of a life partner poses unique challenges for lesbians. Lesbian Widows: Invisible Grief reveals the touching and very personal stories of twenty-five women, including the author, who were widowed at a young age and forced to create a new life without their life partners. The widows discuss their efforts to create funerals and memorial services, given their accounts of the overwhelming grief throughout they encountered. The book provides an insightful look into the grieving and ultimately inspires hope for anyone mourning their loss with the knowledge that others have survived this tragedy. "In her careful examination of the grief that dare not speak its name, Dr. Whipple does a wonderful job of bringing the silent suffering and hidden strength at lesbian widows out of the closet" - Kathleen DeBold, Executive Director, Mautner Project, The National Lesbian Heath Organization