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The Madness of Grief

A Memoir of Love and Loss

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The Madness of Grief

By: Reverend Richard Coles
Narrated by: Richard Coles
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Whether it is pastoral care for the bereaved, discussions about the afterlife or being called out to perform the last rites, death is part of the Reverend Richard Coles' life and work. But when his partner, the Reverend David Coles, died, shortly before Christmas in 2019, much about death took Coles by surprise. For one thing, David's death at the early age of 43 was unexpected.

The man that so often assists others to examine life's moral questions now found himself in need of help. He began to look to others for guidance to steer him through his grief. The flock was leading the shepherd. Much about grief surprised him: the volume of 'sadmin' you have to do when someone dies, how much harder it is travelling for work alone, even the pain of typing a text message to your partner - then realising you are alone.

The Reverend Richard Coles's deeply personal account of life after grief will resonate, unforgettably, with anyone who has lost a loved one.

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This was a heartfelt memoir of the difficulties and consequences of loving someone with addiction. The Rev, is candid in his portrayal of his marriage and the aftermath of David's death. I was engaged throughout.

Intimate Portrayal of Loss

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Oh yes that was very beautiful. So eloquent, honest and affirming for me who lost my beloved too. God bless Richard and much love. Truly.

RIP David.

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For anyone who is suffering grief from a loss of a loved one this is great book to listen to.
So honest about all feelings including guilt, regret, anger and even relief.

Fantastic

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A wonderfully human and at times both humorous and emotional love letter to Richard’s David

A touching read

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