Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a grief book?
What is a grief book?
It's a very small (2.7" x 2"), hand-made book with words and art designed to provide comfort and support to someone experiencing grief. The text is a set of appropriate expections you can have for yourself in grief, by Dr. Therese Rando. The art is original to the book, created by watercolorist Maggie Orion.
The books are pocket-sized and made to be handled and read. They are created as a meditation for both the maker and receiver.
Are they free?
Are they free?
Yes.
What are "appropriate expectations"? What is the text of the book, exactly?
What are "appropriate expectations"? What is the text of the book, exactly?
Dr. Rando's expectations are universal, general sentiments that apply to most anyone experiencing grief. They include:
Your grief will take longer than most people think.
Your grief will take more energy than you would have ever imagined.
You may experience grief "spasms", acute upsurges of grief that occur suddenly with no warning.
You may feel like you are going crazy.
... and other simple, resonant statements about the nuanced experience of grief. They're things that you probably know, but that also haven't been said to you this directly before.
How can I receive one?
How can I receive one?
You can fill out our request form, or if you're local and craft-inclined, you can come out to one of our events in the Nevada County area to learn how make your own 💜.
Is the project affiliated with a church or religion?
Is the project affiliated with a church or religion?
No. We assure you it's not affiliated with anything particularly organized at all, though we do our best.
Are they really free though?
Are they really free though?
They are always freely given - but no, of course everything requires some resources to come into existence. If you request a book and are able to cover the cost of time and materials, we appreciate you! The suggested donation is whatever you can afford - for some bookend estimates (ha!) $25 will cover materials and delivery for about five grief books. $115 covers our raw operating costs (website, bank fees, workshop materials, etc) for an entire month!
Because the Grief Book Project is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity and these books are offered freely, 100% of your voluntary contribution is tax-deductible. Check out our donations page to find out how to contribute.
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