Although we all know that the death of a mother is inevitable, no book has previously dealt with the deep, lasting and far-reaching consequences of this loss. This book went through 20 editions and became a classic all over the world, because no pain can compare with the pain of losing a mother. This is a book that women of all ages turn to for comfort, help, and understanding when their mother dies. Based on interviews with hundreds of survivors of the loss of a mother, her own story and modern research in the field of grief psychology, the author tells how a woman can survive one of the greatest losses while maintaining her own integrity. Why the loss of the closest person affects a woman’s personality throughout her life. How today's relationships are determined by past losses. How a woman can resolve past conflicts and move towards acceptance and healing. Why experiencing grief is not linear, but cyclical. How feelings associated with the loss of a mother change over time. The publisher's file is saved in a4.pdf format layout.