I bought this book based on the reviews. I had been taking care of my mother who had terminal ovarian cancer. I bought the book before she passed and was glad I did. The book really supported me in seeing where my feelings where coming from and seeing that all I was feeling was normal. It also gave me some tools in taking care of myself which in return made it possible to take better care of my mother. I still feel an immense emptiness and sadness. I however have hope that life will have happy times again. I f you have lost a parent or not this is a must have book.