"Julia Samuel describes her patients' stories of loss with great sensitivity and fascinating psychological insight. Essential for anyone who has ever experienced grief or wanted to comfort a bereaved friend."
--Helen Fielding, author of Bridget Jones's Diary
"As a guide for the newly grieving, Grief Works succeeds on many levels, and the author's compassionate storytelling skills provide even broader appeal. Though often touching on profoundly sad situations, Samuel's stories and reflections consistently hit an authentically inspiring note." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Especially illuminating in its coverage of how people cope with different kinds of losses." --Jane Brody, The New York Times
"An honest, practical, as well as emotional guide to working through the processing of mourning." --Vogue.com