This is the sixth edition of this extraordinarily thoughtful best-selling classic written by women for women addressing what is frequently the most stressful and emotionally challenging experience any married woman is forced to address. It provides both an understanding of what she is experiencing in the present and a road map to go from where she is to ultimately achieving emotional and financial wellbeing.

In this latest edition, they have upgraded what needed to be updated to keep the material current while maintaining its compassion for what the listener is experiencing. They have created the stories of four hypothetical women of different ages and circumstances that illustrate a variety of situations that most widows are likely to encounter. It is presented in a way that allows the widow to go at her own pace: a given chapter or the book in its entirety. It offers both practical tools and financial knowledge to move forward and emerge stronger.

This book covers necessary information. It is the contention of the authors, widows themselves, that emotional and financial healing is linked. In addition to the emotional roller coaster most widows experience following the death of their spouse, whether unexpected or the result of a protracted illness, is the fear of how will I survive financially. Financial insecurity increases anxiety and often overwhelming feeling of being alone without the resources to maintain her existing lifestyle or meet her financial responsibilities.

Feeling out of control and alone is often terrifying and compounds the grieving process. Information contributes to preparedness. Knowledge is always invaluable when dealing with any issue. The authors believe that this book will help any widow find the path that is right for her. Over and over again, they have been told how this book was like a life raft for them, enabling them to understand financial matters better than ever before and not feel so alone while dealing with the magnitude of loss.