# The Other Side of Sadness (Revised)

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- Authors: [George Bonanno](https://www.bookquiver.com/george-bonanno)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2019-11-28

## Description

The conventional view of grieving--encapsulated by the famous five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance - is defined by a mourning process that we can only hope to accept and endure. In The Other Side of Sadness, psychologist and emotions expert George Bonanno argues otherwise. Our inborn emotions - anger and denial but also relief and joy - help us deal effectively with loss. To expect or require only grief-stricken behaviour from the bereaved does them harm. In fact, grieving goes beyond mere sadness and it can actually deepen interpersonal connections and even lead to a new sense of meaning in life.

## Editions

### The Other Side of Sadness (Revised)

- Publisher: basic_books
- ISBN: 978-15-4169-937-3
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2019-11-28
- Language: en_GB