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Do you know a widow or a widower, whether they are a family member, friend, colleague or acquaintance? Did they ever rolled their eyes at a comment you’ve said or a question you’ve asked? If you answered yes, this book is a must-read for you.

It’s possibly the most comprehensive collection of questions and comments that that widows and widowers don’t need to hear or don’t want to answer. It lists 100 of the most cliché, nosy, rude, and sometimes ridiculous comments, illustrated with a cynical comeback to each. The author, as a widow herself, describes of the reasons why she feels you should skip them, along with some recommendations of what to do or say instead.

The purpose of this book is to educate and raise awareness so that we can stop the awkwardness that young widows and widowers experience on a daily basis.