Isaacs explainsthat the individual circumstances help determine what's appropriateto say in a sympathy note, and she provides specific techniques fora wide range of relationships, from the death of a coworker'sspouse to the loss of a friend's elderly parent from Alzheimer's.She also addresses complex situations like the death of an ex-wife,an estranged sibling, or a longtime companion. She even includesthoughtful words for the death of a pet.
Never are we more concerned with getting it right than when
writing to one who has suffered a loss. In My Deepest
Sympathies--, letter-writing guru Florence Isaacs guides us
through the ins and outs of offering comfort and support with short
yet meaningful notes that will long be remembered by their
recipients. She offers guidelines for diverse situations, with
sample letters to draw on, so that it's easy to strike the
appropriate tone every time.
Isaacs explains
that the individual circumstances help determine what's appropriate
to say in a sympathy note, and she provides specific techniques for
a wide range of relationships, from the death of a coworker's
spouse to the loss of a friend's elderly parent from Alzheimer's.
She also addresses complex situations like the death of an ex-wife,
an estranged sibling, or a longtime companion. She even includes
thoughtful words for the death of a pet.
Whether it's for a blank note or a few extra lines on a card,
Isaacs's advice runs the gamut from personal to professional. And
she explains how to provide real help to the bereaved by making
phone calls, running errands, or simply lending an ear. Information
on funerals, memorial services, and proper etiquette when someone
of a different culture has died will help readers avoid missteps in
potentially awkward situations. Isaacs closes with techniques for
effective eulogies, plus a special appendix of actual eulogies that
illustrate ways in which readers can memorialize a loved one for
family and friends.
Filled with
practical information, My Deepest Sympathies-- makes it
simple to say and do the right thing at difficult times.