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The Madness of Grief

A Memoir of Love and Loss

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The Madness of Grief

By: Reverend Richard Coles
Narrated by: Richard Coles
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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' 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 43 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.

©2021 Richard Coles (P)2021 Orion Publishing Group Death & Dying Grief & Loss Personal Development Relationships Sociology Grief Inspiring Feel-Good Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Funny

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I really enjoyed this book.
I can really relate to it as I've been through the dame recently.
Well narrated by the author.

Beautifully written, observant, funny yet sad

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What a beautiful book about love and loss. Its painfully sad yet funny at the same time. Richard is just a wonderful human being and its heartbreaking to hear this story but uplifting and positive at the same time. Listening to his actual words and thoughts are very special indeed. It would not be the same just reading it. Amazing! David J ❤️😘❤️

Personal and Beautiful

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Hearing Richard talk of the complexities of love and loss in this book brought me both to tears of sadness and tears of Joy. I'd recommend this book to anyone. It is one I will think of often.

beautiful memoir

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Beautifully written with rich descriptions. Rev Coles' voice is mesmerising. An insightful guide to bereavement.

A must for anyone facing bereavement

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A comforting read, positive and reassuring in the death of loved ones. enjoyable too. x

comforting read

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First time I listened to an audio book, and I have just listened to the whole book in one sitting. Rev Cole tale of grief is so real and so honest. The love he had for David shines through and thankfully so many close friends and family for support. Anyone who has lost a loved one can probably relate to his grief.

poignant

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Sad, funny, realistic and so wise. I loved this book, beautifully read by the author. I would recommend it to anyone touched by the loss of a loved one. In fact, I recommend it to anyone interested in the human condition. Thank you Richard for sharing such an intimate story.

A wonderful book

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A beautifully simple memoir of love and the journey of grief. Thank you for sharing it

Beautiful and heartfelt

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Richard is a National Treasure although David's trinket joke mad me smile. A beautiful, moving listen. Highly recommended.

Beautiful, moving

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Thank you Richard for sharing this story of your immeasurable grief. Your deep love of one another is what so many of us wish & need to have.

extraordinary, deeply emotional book

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