Praise for "If There's Anything I Can Do..."
“An invaluable resource for both the bereaved and their friends and family, this compassionate, brave piece of work covers everything from the practical issues
(flowers, letters, what to say) to the intangibles (moral support, mental health) to taking those first steps to moving on.
Daily Record
"Both touching and practical.”
YOU magazine, Mail on Sunday
"'I wish I had read this two years ago as I have been supporting my bereaved friend and I think this is all fantastic advice'... 'It’s a really great piece, no nonsense, logical, practical help'...'I’ve kept it. I’m just so bloody awful at ‘helping’ with death'... 'What a fantastic article'...'It is wonderful. I’ve saved it to perhaps give to friends and family.'" Discussion thread on www.mumsnet.com in response to a feature on the book in The Guardian
“[Caroline Doughty] explains that navigating the rocky road to recovery is difficult enough, overwhelming without assistance, and her
forthright guide helps everyone to give the sort of help that makes such a pivotal difference in these circumstances.”
The Good Book Guide
“A genuinely useful guide for bewildered friends who want to help but have no idea where to start.”
The Lady
“Anyone with a relative or friend who has recently lost their partner will find this book packed with reassuring suggestions for helping out without getting in the way.”
Primary Times
“Reassuring suggestions for helping out without getting in the way, from a writer whose partner died, leaving her with two young children.”
The Bookseller
“Doughty has come up with a much-needed book of advice on what not to do or say around bereaved friends and relations.”
Publishing News
Radio interviews with:
BBC Radio Suffolk
BBC Radio Devon
BBC Radio Bristol
BBC Radio Solent
BBC Radio Tees
Newstalk - Ireland's national independent talk radio station
REM FM Spain - Spain's leading English language radio station
Magazine article with 'Fur Sie' - a leading German women's weekly.
Contact me for interviews or further information.
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