An Obesity of Grief

by Lynn Haraldson

Overview

Nineteen years old with an eleven-day-old baby, Lynn Haraldson's world shatters when her husband, Bruce, is killed in a tractor-train collision.

She clings to the myth that time will heal her pain, but unacknowledged trauma informs many of her decisions, including an unplanned pregnancy and remaining in an abusive relationship. After two failed marriages and gaining and losing more than a hundred pounds twice, a health scare forces her to confront her grief.

Those in mourning often seek assurance that how they respond to grief also rings true for others. An Obesity of Grief challenges the false narrative that grief has a timeline and explores common reactions, offering hope that grief and love can live side by side.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646639861
Publisher:	Koehler Books
Publication date:	05/31/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	244
Sales rank:	859,111
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Lynn Haraldson is a freelance writer, blogger, and award-winning former columnist and lifestyles editor. Her first book, Common Ground: Writings on Family, Change, Loss & Resilience, is a memoir combining essays of her past work. Her blog Lynn's Weigh was featured in People magazine. She was subsequently a guest on Today, Entertainment Tonight, Oprah, CNN, and 60 Minutes Australia.She received a BA in English at age thirty-eight, and an MA in literature and composition at fifty-five. She has served as a writing mentor for the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop and at Pine Grove, where she was editor of the inmate-written newsletter, The Grove.A Minnesota native and grandmother of four, Lynn lives in rural western Pennsylvania with her partner and her dog, Zuzu, an optimistic Frenchie mix. More information and her blog can be found at www.lynnharaldson.com.

Editorial Reviews

"Lynn Haraldson's An Obesity of Grief is a deeply moving, emotional, and honest memoir-a story of survival. After losing her young husband in a horrific train accident, leaving her with their weeks-old newborn, Lynn was almost consumed by her grief. In the years that followed, she overcame trauma, faced anxiety and depression head-on, developed a healthy relationship with food and her body, and ultimately found peace and happiness. Lynn's courage and strength are inspirational, and her story illustrates that even through unimaginable pain, you can still find beauty and purpose."

-Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN, Nutrition Expert for NBC's Today Show

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