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Editorial Reviews
Review
—BRIT BENNETT, author of the New York Times best sellers The Vanishing Half and The Mothers
"... Grieving While Black tackles grief through the lens of race and racism. At its core is the understanding that grief is intrinsically tied to racial identity and systems of discrimination."
—Metro.co.uk
"Every page in this slim volume is a revelation. Read slowly—and more than once."
—Lion's Roar
"This is a remarkable book, written bravely, wisely, and honestly, for all of us. Page after page, I learned about grief, race, and justice—and, most importantly, about liberation. I will return to Grieving While Black for the rest of my life."
—JOAN HALIFAX, PhD, Zen teacher, social activist, and abbot of Upaya Zen Center
"Breeshia Wade has written a moving testament to the power of grief and healing at the intersection of generational loss, race, and sexuality. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to enact compassionate antiracism in their activism and in their lives.”
—SARAH VALENTINE, PhD, author of When I Was White
“As Black people, one of our widest gateways to freedom is our very own grief. In the way many Black women have stood as protectors and have held out their hands, Wade stands at this gateway, arms open, inviting us into a meadow where we can take our time, acknowledge our loss, and allow our grief to lead us into wellness. Take your time and sip on this one.”
—ZENJU EARTHLYN MANUEL, author of The Deepest Peace and The Way of Tenderness
"Breeshia Wade has given us an important book. She speaks with deep awareness and compassion, and from intimate knowledge about grief and chaplain work with the grieving. This book also explicates the . . . value of Buddhist meditation—a practice of awareness, not merely a tool for relaxation and peace. Wade writes throughout with true beauty and power informed by moving stories from her own life and sophistication about how we may be caught or freed from habitual societal patterns."
—TAIGEN DAN LEIGHTON, guiding Dharma teacher of Ancient Dragon Zen Gate in Chicago, and author of Faces of Compassion and Zen Questions
"Grieving While Black emerges from the depths of the writer’s soul—as a human being, a Black woman, a Southern-Baptist-raised practicing Buddhist, and advocate, guide, and caretaker for families who are in various states of emotional dishevelment. At a moment in human history where so many people are awakening to racial injustice, this book is a valuable resource to help us cultivate compassion, grieving, and healing together."
—STEPHEN MURPHY-SHIGEMATSU, lecturer in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity, Stanford University, and author of From Mindfulness to Heartfulness
About the Author
Wade served as a hospice and palliative care end-of-life caregiver in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years, she has supported people through grief and transitions as a birth doula and a lay-ordained Buddhist chaplain working in jails, on the mother and baby units of hospitals, and in people's homes. Wade uses her practice as an end-of-life caregiver to encourage those who are not facing illness, death, or dying to be open to what grief can teach them about relationship, life, failure, sex, and desire.
She wishes to expand the world's conception of grief beyond concrete loss and to call attention to the numerous ways our experiences of grief impact the way we (mis)understand power, craft self-image, and approach boundaries, conflict, and accountability.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read
This book is insightful and incredibly well written. I loved reading it so much thar I have read it several times since just to really absorb all the nuances.
5.0 out of 5 stars So important
I’ve only completed about 40% of what I feel will have been one of the more significant (even life-changing, certainly perspective and thought process-changing) reads of my life. I’m slow because I have stepped back and slowed down to read and reread and ponder the content so frequently. This is so pertinent to the times in which we are living, but also, for any time, if being “human” is an aspiration. It is such a meaningful aid to any that have been carrying and dealing with grief of any sort from one’s past, be the grief yours or that of someone else.This woman’s story is so personal and captivating you want to know more,and yet, it’s so personal that it tears at your heart strings, not only for her but for an entire race and much of humanity which has been marginalized. As I read, I am embarrassed, not for having had a peek in to this person’s heart and soul, but for not having taken longer, harder looks and soul-searching in to my own heart and motivations and actions which have driven my life.Angst, anguish, passion and courage are shared, but most importantly the desire to explain the basis for so many emotions plaguing many of us in these difficult times - begging the questions, “Why can we not see these women / persons / people?“ and “What should and shall I do from here moving forward for the rest of my life to be a part of the community?”As an old Jewish man, I thought I knew a little about persecution, grief and compassion, but my eyes are more open now.I thank Ms Breeshia Wade for sharing her story so I might incorporate some most important lessons in living in to my own life and be a better person in the rest of my life.Michael Kopf
5.0 out of 5 stars The book did not suit my needs
Well I’m sure this book is beautifully written and seem to be for as far as I could get into it. I thought it was mainly about grief, which interests me since I am grieving, but it is a much larger Look at the grief the black people carry with them and it didn’t seem too in the end suit my needs.
5.0 out of 5 stars Grateful
In a year where everyone is focused on “getting back to normal”, I feel like this book reminded me how much work I still need to do. With thoughtful, important, and necessary truths, Breeshia Wade brings accountability into full focus. Her stories about loss, systemic oppression, and healing are so beautifully human and temporal. And at the same time, eternal and constant. I am so very grateful I got to read this book. I am so very hopeful to hear more.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Guide to Deliver Yourself
This book actually gives you hands on tools that you can apply on a daily basis so that you will decide to no longer be addicted to chaos and confusion! A "I Hope You Read!!!"
5.0 out of 5 stars Great and eye opening read
She's a very talented writer. Deep book. Small but don't let it fool you. There's a lot there.'
5.0 out of 5 stars Critical view of Racism
I appreciated her perspective on these critical topics. It's a must read.
5.0 out of 5 stars Her enlightenment to love and loss and how we approach them with judgement or respect.
This book came to me at a time when I had lost a best friend and was about to become a grandmother for the first time, a grandmother to a child of color. Ms. Wade’s words comforted and helped me to better accept the flow of life, for the beautiful thing that it is.
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Imported From: United States
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
—BRIT BENNETT, author of the New York Times best sellers The Vanishing Half and The Mothers
"... Grieving While Black tackles grief through the lens of race and racism. At its core is the understanding that grief is intrinsically tied to racial identity and systems of discrimination."
—Metro.co.uk
"Every page in this slim volume is a revelation. Read slowly—and more than once."
—Lion's Roar
"This is a remarkable book, written bravely, wisely, and honestly, for all of us. Page after page, I learned about grief, race, and justice—and, most importantly, about liberation. I will return to Grieving While Black for the rest of my life."
—JOAN HALIFAX, PhD, Zen teacher, social activist, and abbot of Upaya Zen Center
"Breeshia Wade has written a moving testament to the power of grief and healing at the intersection of generational loss, race, and sexuality. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to enact compassionate antiracism in their activism and in their lives.”
—SARAH VALENTINE, PhD, author of When I Was White
“As Black people, one of our widest gateways to freedom is our very own grief. In the way many Black women have stood as protectors and have held out their hands, Wade stands at this gateway, arms open, inviting us into a meadow where we can take our time, acknowledge our loss, and allow our grief to lead us into wellness. Take your time and sip on this one.”
—ZENJU EARTHLYN MANUEL, author of The Deepest Peace and The Way of Tenderness
"Breeshia Wade has given us an important book. She speaks with deep awareness and compassion, and from intimate knowledge about grief and chaplain work with the grieving. This book also explicates the . . . value of Buddhist meditation—a practice of awareness, not merely a tool for relaxation and peace. Wade writes throughout with true beauty and power informed by moving stories from her own life and sophistication about how we may be caught or freed from habitual societal patterns."
—TAIGEN DAN LEIGHTON, guiding Dharma teacher of Ancient Dragon Zen Gate in Chicago, and author of Faces of Compassion and Zen Questions
"Grieving While Black emerges from the depths of the writer’s soul—as a human being, a Black woman, a Southern-Baptist-raised practicing Buddhist, and advocate, guide, and caretaker for families who are in various states of emotional dishevelment. At a moment in human history where so many people are awakening to racial injustice, this book is a valuable resource to help us cultivate compassion, grieving, and healing together."
—STEPHEN MURPHY-SHIGEMATSU, lecturer in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity, Stanford University, and author of From Mindfulness to Heartfulness
About the Author
Wade served as a hospice and palliative care end-of-life caregiver in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years, she has supported people through grief and transitions as a birth doula and a lay-ordained Buddhist chaplain working in jails, on the mother and baby units of hospitals, and in people's homes. Wade uses her practice as an end-of-life caregiver to encourage those who are not facing illness, death, or dying to be open to what grief can teach them about relationship, life, failure, sex, and desire.
She wishes to expand the world's conception of grief beyond concrete loss and to call attention to the numerous ways our experiences of grief impact the way we (mis)understand power, craft self-image, and approach boundaries, conflict, and accountability.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read
This book is insightful and incredibly well written. I loved reading it so much thar I have read it several times since just to really absorb all the nuances.
5.0 out of 5 stars So important
I’ve only completed about 40% of what I feel will have been one of the more significant (even life-changing, certainly perspective and thought process-changing) reads of my life. I’m slow because I have stepped back and slowed down to read and reread and ponder the content so frequently. This is so pertinent to the times in which we are living, but also, for any time, if being “human” is an aspiration. It is such a meaningful aid to any that have been carrying and dealing with grief of any sort from one’s past, be the grief yours or that of someone else.This woman’s story is so personal and captivating you want to know more,and yet, it’s so personal that it tears at your heart strings, not only for her but for an entire race and much of humanity which has been marginalized. As I read, I am embarrassed, not for having had a peek in to this person’s heart and soul, but for not having taken longer, harder looks and soul-searching in to my own heart and motivations and actions which have driven my life.Angst, anguish, passion and courage are shared, but most importantly the desire to explain the basis for so many emotions plaguing many of us in these difficult times - begging the questions, “Why can we not see these women / persons / people?“ and “What should and shall I do from here moving forward for the rest of my life to be a part of the community?”As an old Jewish man, I thought I knew a little about persecution, grief and compassion, but my eyes are more open now.I thank Ms Breeshia Wade for sharing her story so I might incorporate some most important lessons in living in to my own life and be a better person in the rest of my life.Michael Kopf
5.0 out of 5 stars The book did not suit my needs
Well I’m sure this book is beautifully written and seem to be for as far as I could get into it. I thought it was mainly about grief, which interests me since I am grieving, but it is a much larger Look at the grief the black people carry with them and it didn’t seem too in the end suit my needs.
5.0 out of 5 stars Grateful
In a year where everyone is focused on “getting back to normal”, I feel like this book reminded me how much work I still need to do. With thoughtful, important, and necessary truths, Breeshia Wade brings accountability into full focus. Her stories about loss, systemic oppression, and healing are so beautifully human and temporal. And at the same time, eternal and constant. I am so very grateful I got to read this book. I am so very hopeful to hear more.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Guide to Deliver Yourself
This book actually gives you hands on tools that you can apply on a daily basis so that you will decide to no longer be addicted to chaos and confusion! A "I Hope You Read!!!"
5.0 out of 5 stars Great and eye opening read
She's a very talented writer. Deep book. Small but don't let it fool you. There's a lot there.'
5.0 out of 5 stars Critical view of Racism
I appreciated her perspective on these critical topics. It's a must read.
5.0 out of 5 stars Her enlightenment to love and loss and how we approach them with judgement or respect.
This book came to me at a time when I had lost a best friend and was about to become a grandmother for the first time, a grandmother to a child of color. Ms. Wade’s words comforted and helped me to better accept the flow of life, for the beautiful thing that it is.
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