Learning to Laugh When You Feel Like Crying: Embracing Life after Loss

by Allen Klein, Earl A. Grollman (Foreword by)

Overview

Learning to Laugh When You Feel Like Crying: Embracing Life After Lossaccomplishes just that in an easy-to-digest, warm, and highly-accessible format. Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one can greatly benefit from this book, which was inspired firsthand by the loss of author Allen Klein's wife. Klein addresses the subject with expert awareness and wisdom and breaks it down into five sensible and encouraging steps: losing, learning, letting go, living, and laughing. The book is a steadfast compass that offers hope and resilience to anyone trying to navigate through dark times. Foreword by Earl A. Grollman, author ofLiving When a Loved One Has Died.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780979875588
Publisher:	Goodman Beck Publishing
Publication date:	01/11/2011
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 6.40(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	14 Years

About the Author

Comedian Jerry Lewis has said that Allen Klein is "a noble and vital force watching over the human condition." Klein is an award-winning professional speaker and bestselling author of over 25 motivational and inspirational books on humor and the positive side of life, which have sold over 600,000 copies. His first book, The Healing Power of Humor, is currently in its 40th printing and ninth language translation. Klein is also a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, a Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association, a Toastmaster's Communication and Leadership Award, and a New York City Hunter College Hall of Fame honoree. He is also the world's only "Jollytologist."

What People are Saying About This

Stephen R. Connor

"Klein has written a poignant and easily readable guide to the grieving process based on his personal and professional experiences. Grieving people will find some solace and professionals will gain insight from someone who has been on both sides of grieving and helping the bereaved." --(Stephen R. Connor, author of Hospice and Palliative Care: The Essential Guide)

Stephen Kiernan

"If life sometimes feels like a bucket full of small dark stones, Allen Klein's insights are like bright pennies waiting to be found. This collection of brief sermons on grief and recovery can help turn fear into forgiveness, wounds into wisdom, and losses into laughter." --Stephen Kiernan, author of Last Rights)

Ester Leutenberg

"Allen Klein's new book, Learning to Laugh When You Feel Like Crying, is touching, informative, and heartwarming. Allen's ability to find the perfect quotations over the years adds to the lovely journaling in this treasure. A must for anyone and everyone!" --(Ester Leutenberg, co-author of GriefWork: Healing from Loss)

Susan Sparks

"Like a dear friend, this beautiful book takes us by the hand and walks us through the stages of loss and recovery. Allen Klein has inspired us all to define ourselves, not by our grief, but by our joy." --(Susan Sparks, Pastor and author of Laugh Your Way to Grace)

Joseph J. Luciani

"Serendipitously, I was asked to review Allen Klein's book Learning to Laugh When You Feel Like Crying directly following my mother's passing. Reading this book has been a gift to me during this difficult transition. As the sting of loss begins to wane, the words in this wonderful book continue to resonate in my heart and in my healing. This book does the impossible--it turns the dark into something beautiful. This is a moving, provocative book about life, death, and most importantly, perspective." --(Joseph J. Luciani, author of Self-Coaching: The Powerful Program to Beat Anxiety & Depression)