A Widow S Guide

"Radziwill's delicious debut novel... is a poignant tale of love and loss."—Publishers Weekly "One of the richest, most deeply satisfying stories I've read in a long time."—BookPage "Carole Radziwill writes like a cross between Sophie Kinsella and Christopher Buckley. Cautiously romantic, unexpectedly moving, and funny!"—Susan Sarandon The Widow's Guide to Sex and Dating is Carole Radziwill's deliciously smart comedy about a famously widowed young New Yorker hell-bent on recapturing a kind of passionate love she never really had Claire Byrne is a quirky and glamorous 34-year-old Manhattanite and the wife of a famous, slightly older man. Her husband, Charlie, is a renowned sexologist and writer. Equal parts Alfred Kinsey and Warren Beatty, Charlie is pompous yet charming, supportive yet unfaithful; he's a firm believer that sex and love can't coexist for long, and he does little to hide his affairs. Claire's life with Charlie is an always interesting if not deeply devoted one, until Charlie is struck dead one day on the sidewalk by a falling sculpture ... a Giacometti, no less! Once a promising young writer, Claire had buried her ambitions to make room for Charlie's. After his death, she must reinvent herself. Over the course of a year, she sees a shrink (or two), visits an oracle, hires a "botanomanist," enjoys an erotic interlude (or ten), eats too little, drinks too much, dates a hockey player, dates a billionaire, dates an actor (not any actor either, but the handsome movie star every woman in the world fantasizes about dating). As she grieves for Charlie and searches for herself, she comes to realize that she has an opportunity to find something bigger than she had before—maybe even, possibly, love.

"A very valuable and practical guide for any woman who has lost her husband due to an untimely death. Kristin Meekhof's journey is both inspiring and courageous and something we can all learn from." —Dr. Deepak Chopra An inspiring, accessible, and empowering guide for how to navigate the unique stresses and challenges of widowhood and create a hopeful future. When Kristin Meekhof lost her husband to cancer, she discovered what all widows learn: the moment you lose your partner, you must make crucial decisions that will impact the rest of your life. But where do you begin? This inspiring book shows grieving widows what to expect and how to deal with the challenges of losing a life partner. From immediate issues like finances, estates and medical bills to long-term hurdles such as single parenthood, being a widow in the workplace and navigating social situations by yourself, this book guides widows through the tumultuous and painful first five years to a more hopeful future.

A WIDOW'S GUIDE Your Legal and Financial Guide To Surviving the First Year by Anna Byrne A Widow's Guide is the most current legal and financial guide for the recently widowed. Whether you are a recent widow, or have a friend that you want to help though this crisis, Anna Byrne has written a compassionate book that will guide you through this difficult time with a steady hand and solid legal and financial advice. Anna became a widow at twenty-eight, and over the years recovered and grew, despite the adversity and emotional devastation she experienced. As a top-rated Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, Anna created this guide based upon her experience of having served hundreds of clients, and helping them move forward with their lives. A Widow's Guide is the roadmap you need to overcome fear and regain control of your life, by helping you clearly navigate the legal and financial steps you must take after losing a loved one. This book contains: - The Seven Steps You Need to Take to Act, Protect, and Plan - Checklists with Action Steps to Move Forward - Lists of Helpful Resources and Links - Journal Pages and Writing Prompts

Pool-playing legend Jeanette Lee--"the Black Widow," who wears only black during tournaments and devours her opponents--explains every aspect of playing to win, from holding the cue to performing combination, kiss, and trick shots. Lee shows wannabe winners of every level how to compete intelligently, lose gracefully, win frequently, stay focused, and achieve goals in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. This hip, engaging guide to the game is designed to turn you into the player to beat--in basements, bar leagues, local tournaments, and beyond.

A practical and emotional guide for the young widow

“Without control over your own money, and therefore your life, you are enslaved to those who understand it.” For women having to take responsibility for their finances, perhaps for the first time, the task can seem too overwhelming and knowing where to start can be difficult. These days, many widows face information overload, not knowing how to separate the wheat from the chaff or how to identify what is and what isn’t important, when it comes down to money and investments. By reading Anita Gatehouse’s A Widow’s Guide: Helping you choose the right path, you will discover: How to create a simple system to deal with your day-to-day financial paperwork How to get an overview of your financial position How to avoid many of the common mistakes widows make How to demystify investing and understand what really matters How to think positively about your future This book is also a good read for women who feel that they need to understand more about money and investments, especially for those frightened to ask or don’t know the questions to ask. Divorcees who are coming to terms with looking after their own finances will also find it useful, as they face many of the same issues, both financial and emotional, as widows.

Sixteen women from all walks of life share their stories of widowhood in this “wonderful collection of ‘life after loss’ experiences” (Natalie Treadwell, founder of Food for Life). When author and life coach Mary Francis found herself widowed at fifty, she turned to other widows for support, understanding, and answers. Now she shares some of the stories that helped her find a new beginning for herself in The Sisterhood of Widows. This powerful book of healing contains sixteen true stories from women who reflect on their lives after the death of their husbands. These women, whose husbands died from accidents, cancer, heart attacks, and even suicide, share their stories openly and honestly. Every widow handles loss differently, yet there is a common bond they share that makes them part of a sisterhood. And each widow’s story provides guidance and insight into the journey of perseverance through grief.

A widow's step-by-step guide to picking up her emotional pieces and re-creating her life--personally and financially. This seasoned Certified Financial Planner gives easy to follow tips & strategies to help widows avoid financial mistakes, and ease into making the important financial decisions that inevitably loom after their husband dies. Written in English, not financese, this book delivers impartial advice with a wit that penetrates most widow's "I can't do this thing called money" protective shields. Practical, down-to-earth examples educate widows on things they may not know (yet need to know) about finances. The author combines Grief Coaching skills with concrete guidance about how to select a Certified Financial Planner(r). She cheerleads her reader into re-creating her life with small yet powerful action steps forward. Any widow who seeks education about money in plain English, wishes to avoid making costly mistakes, and wants effective coaching tips and strategies to move through her fears and to make tough decisions will be a great candidate for Debra's empowering advice in this book."