The other side of sadness : what the new science of bereavement tells us about life after loss / George A. Bonanno.

New York : Basic Books, [2009], ©2009.

vii, 231 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

The worst thing that could ever happen -- A bit of history -- Sadness and laughter -- Resilience -- Whatever gets you through the night -- Relief -- When grief takes over -- Terror and curiosity -- Between was and is and will be -- Imagining the afterlife -- Chinese bereavement ritual -- Thriving in the face of adversity.

Includes bibliographical references and index.