Gail Gross - The Only Way Out Is Through: A Ten-Step Journey from Grief to Wholeness

In Praise of The Only Way Out is Through

Dr. Gail Gross, one of our revered scholars of psychology, applies her personal experiences to strategiesapplicable to allin taking grief to healing and wholeness of life. It is simply riveting and practical advice. Once you start reading The Only Way Out is Through , you will not be able to stop. C.R. (Bob) Bell , vice admiral (retired), United States Navy

The Only Way Out is Through provides a compelling analysis of the seriousness of grief, especially grief over the loss of a special loved one. In her opening chapters, Dr. Gross thoroughly examines the life threatening, relationship destroying aspects of grief as well as the beginning of a potential transformational process which can lead to a more purposeful, more complete life. It is the danger that grief poses that should cause us to take its condition seriously and guard ourselves against much conventional wisdom.

Dr. Gross writes about the subject with both a deep sensitivity, as someone who has felt the depths of grief, as well as with a beautiful understanding which comes from an inspired intellect. The Only Way Out is Through is her journey as she seeks an answer to the mystery of a sudden loss of someone who had so much to live for and so much living to do. She examines the breadth and depth of religion, philosophy, social conventions and customs, and psychology, as Dr. Gross is well regarded and sought after for her expertise in dream analysis.

However, it is her discussion of what we make of ourselves and our grief, a new self and its potential, and her recommendations for living through our grief and suggestions of how to live with our grief by facing a new reality, which speaks to a broad audience. Her advice speaks to both those who grieve and those who want to help the griever with very practical and productive methods of not only avoiding the potential dangers of grief but to use our grief to empower and lead us to a better place and a better life.

In a sense, Dr. Gross book ends where it begins but on the other side of a way out is through. Deeply personal, intellectually challenging, rich in suggestions for getting though the grief process, The Only Way Out is Through ends as it begins as a testament to love, vulnerability and self-discovery. Lloyd M. Bentsen III , president, Bentsen Financial Corp.

I was so moved by Gails book that I had to step back for a moment to put my feelings into two or three sentences. Gail has written a book for all humanity, knowing her journey I am thrilled that she can now share the wisdom and the pain with others that need her sharing and use her incredible guidance. Tova Borgnine , chairman, TOVA Beverly Hills

When life seems confusing, and if often times does, Dr. Gross has an amazing way of helping us to make sense of it all. Deborah Duncan , senior producer/host of Great Day Houston, KHOU-TV CBS

A moving, inspiring, highly actionable book from an expert voice in grief recovery. Dr. David Eagleman , neuroscientist at Stanford and a New York Times bestselling author

With the informed mind of a psychologist, and the wise heart of a parent, Dr Gail Gross, a devoted meditator has developed an illuminating guide to make grieving a conscious process that can increase capacity for healing and renewal. Filled with self-empowering wisdom, this book is a significant contribution to understanding the connections between Jungian psychology and conscious choices in the path of transformation. Grief can be devastating to each of us in some stage in our lives. Gails comprehensive assessment of grief will be invaluable to those who want to come to terms with traumatized feelings and steer back to a path of full health and quality of life. Mireille Gillings , founder and CEO of HUYA Bioscience International

With startling honesty and courage, Dr. Gross charts her journey through one of the greatest tragedies a parent can experience and shows us what unexpected revelations and gifts await on the other side of darkness. Tara Lynda Guber , founder, Yoga Ed.

As the owner of King World Productions, the distributor of Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and Oprah Winfrey. I have a PhD in people, and I respect Dr. Gail Gross. In fact, I mentored her in talk radio, which became a big hit on National Broadcasting Radio. All of her degrees, caring for people, and trying to make a difference in the world has really paid off. Im thrilled that shes my friend and that she thinks Im worthy to leave this message for you. Shes a renowned author, and she has a big following of her own. Through tragedy and everything she has been through she has come out a champion, not just for herself but for the people that need her, her guidance and her experience. This has all culminated in her book The Only Way Out is Through , a book for anyone moving through lifes transitions, including grief. Richard King

For all those who have lost a loved one, Dr. Gail Gross offers a gift of friendship and hope through a deeply moving book about her own personal journey of loss. When the loss is so great and you know you need help from someone who has been there, follow the healing pathways of Dr. Gail Gross personal journey, The Only Way Out is Through . Lynne Davis Lear , psychologist, film producer, Sundance Board of Trustee

The Only Way Out is Through is one of the few books that merges Jungian psychology with contemporary psychological methods to support the importance of the interior life, in relation to personal transition. As a result, Dr. Gross has written a book for everyonedefining new ways for individuals to grow personally and for societies to benefit universally. Pat Mitchell , former CEO, Public Broadcast Service

Gails courage is on full display throughout this book. Not only does she allow the reader a first-hand look at her own personal tragedy, shes gracefully woven her insights into a series of lessons to help others struggling with grief, loss and pain. Renee Parsons , business woman and philanthropist

Gails healing words can help turn darkness into light, regret into rebuilding and despair into renewal. Her book is a must-read for anyone traveling through the lonely journey of grief and loss. Robert (Bob) Parsons , American entrepreneur and philanthropist

The Only Way Out is Through explores new ground in the area of individual transformation. Dr. Gross offers powerful tools we can apply to help us better understand how to successfully navigate lifes transitions. Lynda Resnick , vice chair and co-owner, The Wonderful Company

Who among us will not experience loss or grief? Out of her own heart-breaking story, Gail Gross has created a practical, thoughtful, and deeply human handbook to the process of grieving. Allowing grief to reveal itself as a pathway to healing and renewal, she offers us this compassionate and much needed guide, a support and a friend for any one of us facing loss, crisis, or change. Sogyal Rinpoche , Tibetan Buddhist teacher and author of The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying

For anyone whos experienced loss The Only Way Out is Through is a must-read. Dr. Gail Gross uses her own wisdom and personal experience coupled with her vast knowledge in psychology and child and family development to guide you back to wholeness. The Only Way Out is Through is a compelling and useful guide to lead you out of the darkness and into the light. A must-read for anyone whos experienced loss. You will be given the tools you need to navigate yourself back to a life of wholeness. There is no one better than Dr. Gail Gross to guide you through the loss of a loved one, to leading a life of wholeness. Michelle King Robson , founder, HER, Inc.

Gail Gross has turned her deeply agonizing suffering of grief over the loss of a beloved child into a glorious hymn to life. She has sung it in the pure tones of great compassion, offering to the so many others who have faced, face, or will face this dread situation the broadly researched and deeply experienced tried and true methods of going through the valleys of despair and finally transcending death through total openness to the gift of love and life reborn. I cannot recommend highly enough this beautiful book and its path to healing. Robert A. F. Thurman , Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Buddhist Studies, Columbia University; Founder, Tibet House US; author of The Tibetan Book of the Dead and Man of Peace: The Illustrated Life Story of the Dalai Lama of Tibet