The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing

The Grieving Body by Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor explores how grief impacts not just our minds, but our bodies too. A follow-up to The Grieving Brain, this book blends science and storytelling to reveal what happens to our cardiovascular, immune, and endocrine systems when we grieve. With warmth and empathy, Dr. O’Connor answers questions like “Can we die of a broken heart?” and “Why are we more prone to illness during grief?”—making this a vital read for anyone navigating loss or supporting someone who is. Includes black-and-white charts and graphs.