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This concise but thorough book provides welcome support and practical suggestions for the recently widowed. Corrine Jacobson, a business executive, mother and stepmother, wife, and community volunteer, learned by trial and error how to deal with obituaries, settling of an estate, medical bills, and suddenly living alone. As she herself admits, "Nobody told me what to do."

Well organized and insightful, this book will help others confront widowhood and move toward pursuing a well-rounded, happy life. Jacobson learned that the very activity of tackling practical tasks of widowhood can be part of the healing process itself.

Table of Contents:

Preface
The Immediate Things -- A Quick Check List
     Notifying family and friends
     Plan the Funeral
     The Obituary
     Prepare yourself for the funeral
Section One:  First Things First
     Notifying family and friends
     Plan the Funeral
     The Obituary
     Prepare yourself for the funeral
Section Two:  Your Next Steps
     Getting through each day and night
     Hold on to your memories
     Think about your attitude
     Discipline
Section Three:  Handling the Estate
     Your need to know
     Consider for Yourself
     Getting down to work
     Your Financial Concerns
     Valuing the Estate
     Lawyers and legal concerns
     Probate Court
     Tax matters
     Social Security
     Insurance
     Medicare and Medical Insurance Claims
     Changed Travel Plans
Section Four:  It's Your Home
     Disposing of things
     Medical Items
     Donating
     Getting Started
     Around the House
Section Five:  Your Own New Life
     For Yourself
     Exercise
     Pets
     Security
     Your car
     Eating
     Your Health
     Get organized
     Enjoy your activities
     Starting to Socialize
     In Conclusion
References



Paperback, 56 pages.