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Necessary Losses

The Loves, Illusions, Dependencies, and Impossible Expectations That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Grow

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Necessary Losses

By: Judith Viorst
Narrated by: Donna Postel
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Drawing on psychoanalysis, literature, and personal experience, Necessary Losses is a philosophy for understanding and accepting life's inevitabilities. In this book Judith Viorst turns her considerable talents to a serious and far-reaching subject: how we grow and change through the losses that are certain and necessary parts of life. She argues persuasively that through the loss of our mothers' protection, the loss of the impossible expectations we bring to relationships, the loss of our younger selves, and the loss of our loved ones through separation and death, we gain deeper perspective, true maturity, and fuller wisdom about life. She has written a book that is both life affirming and life changing.

©1986 Judith Viorst (P)2015 Tantor Grief & Loss Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Mental Health Self Love
Insightful Wisdom • Profound Concepts • Pleasant Voice • Therapeutic Guidance • Easy Understanding • Refreshing Insights
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It is such a profound book. Easy to listen to. The author describes many theoretical concepts in a easy way that makes the reader relate. I think this is a good book for therapists or anyone interested in getting to know themselves and others better.

Great book!

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I read this several years ago, and knew it was worth reading again. having the audio book allowed me to listen again at my leisure, allowing Judith Viorst's wisdom to refresh my insights once again.

Transformational

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Reader’s voice is very pleasant to listen to. Deep thought and understanding of different stages

Great listen

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Therapists will find this useful in understanding human development through a psychodynamic approaches. Non professionals will enjoy learning about the stages of life that we all go through and how to successfully proceed to the next, while embracing change.

A must read!

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This book have some good points i definitely would recommend it somethings you have to leave behind to achieve or receive better

Eye opener

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I don’t know if I’m a fan of Sigmund Freud. There’s a lot references. The book is not what I expected at all.

Loved 2nd half of the book don’t give up if you are disappointed at the beginning.

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We are on finite, but this book guides and supports us when we face our losses.

Timeless

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Well written, The person narrating did a brilliant job. This book is not just for someone dealing with loss or grief. It takes you through a life’s journey of the beauty and what is let go to grow. I’ll be recommending this to many friends/family members.

The human experience. I think everyone would gain a great deal from this book.

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I got answers to many of my conscious and unconscious questions that I have held over the years through the beautiful story of our losses in this book. Specifically, parts of my shadow that have hurt me all my life are finally embraced and addressed. Can’t recommend this book enough!

Transformative, insightful and healing

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Good book, saw the physical copy at the library but then saw that it was available in audiobook format.... Will listen to again at some point..... May even get a physical copy....

Good and thoughtful throughout ...

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