Letters from the Ungrateful Dead

"The exchanges in this trove are astonishing in their frankness, earnest in their emotional depth, and frequently as surprising in their wry humor as they are inspiring in their worldly wisdom. To anyone who doubts the potentially transformative power of symbolic correspondence between the living and dead I say, read this book. I will recommend it to mourners seeking a healing continuing bond with those they have loved and lost, as well as to the creative therapists walking alongside them."Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD Director, Portland Institute for Loss and Transition and Editor, New Techniques of Grief Therapy

"A raw and, at times, humorous journey of a mother navigating her grief. As a parent who has also lost an adult child to addiction, I can relate to the need to stay connected to my child. This book provides a cathartic tool that could help the many parents veiled in the cycles of grief find some comfort."Gary Mendell Founder & CEO, Shatterproof

"As I turned each page, I found myself immersed in a whirlwind of emotions: grief, longing, happiness, and hope. The letters were written with such honesty and vulnerability, each revealing the struggles and triumphs of navigating life after loss. It is a reminder that healing is not a linear process, but a journey filled with ups and downs, moments of despair, and glimmers of hope."Iman Williams Christians, PhD Director of Solace House Center for Grief and Healing Author of Franken Bear: A Grief Story

"Deborah Shouse's Letters from the Ungrateful Dead is compelling, heart-wrenching, and beautifully written. She poignantly demonstrates that love is stronger than death."

Robert Brumetauthor of Finding Yourself in Transition