The Grieving Brain

The Grieving Brain is a compelling work by the renowned author Mary-Frances O'Connor. Published by HarperCollins Publishers Inc in 2023, this book delves into the complexities of the human mind and emotions. The genre of this book is hard to pin down, as it seamlessly blends elements of psychology, self-help, and narrative non-fiction. The Grieving Brain offers readers a unique perspective on the process of grief and how it affects the brain. O'Connor's expertise in the field of psychology shines through in her writing, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricate workings of the human brain during times of loss. HarperCollins Publishers Inc is proud to present this thought-provoking book to readers worldwide.

A renowned grief expert and neuroscientist shares groundbreaking discoveries about what happens in our brain when we grieve, providing a new paradigm for understanding love, loss, and learning.For as long as humans have existed, we have struggled when a loved one dies. Poets and playwrights have written about the dark cloak of grief, the deep yearning, how devastating heartache feels. But until now, we have had little scientific perspective on this universal experience. In The Grieving Brain, neuroscientist and psychologist Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD, gives us a fascinating new window into one of the hallmark experiences of being human. O'Connor has devoted decades to researching the effects of grief on the brain, and in this book, she makes cutting-edge neuroscience accessible through her contagious enthusiasm, and guides us through how we encode love and grief. With love, our neurons help us form attachments to others; but, with loss, our brain must come to terms with where our loved ones went, or how to imagine a future that encompasses their absence. Based on O'Connor's own trailblazing neuroimaging work, research in the field, and her real-life stories, The Grieving Brain does what the best popular science books do, combining storytelling, accessible science, and practical knowledge that will help us better understand what happens when we grieve and how to navigate loss with more ease and grace.