Tear Soup
by Chuck DeKlyen, Pat Schweibert, Pat Schwiebert
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Book Reviews of Tear Soup
Book Review: This book is my new best friend!
Summary: 5 Stars
A copy of Tear Soup was given to me when my 20 year old daughter died in 2004. It was of great comfort to me in my grief and on my road to recovery. In the beginning I would read it several times a day. I especially liked the back of the book on "Cooking Tips". Now, whenever I know someone suffering from a loss, I give them a copy of their own. I just go on Amazon and order 5 more more books when I run out. Thanks to you I have been able to minister to other people in their grief in a very personal way. I would reccomend this book to anyone who has had a loss or knows someone suffering from a loss.Book Review: For adults too
Summary: 5 Stars
After loosing my father, I was skeptical when a friend gave me this book - it looked like a children's book. But once I read it, I read it again and again, reflecting on the words and the message. Each page was so true, like the feelings when there are no more sympathy cards in the mail box or the differences between men and women in expressing grief. And it does not take a lot of time or effort to read - things you are short on during the time after a loss. I gave it to my mother and have given it to friends of all ages who have experienced the death of a loved one. I highly recommend this book.Book Review: The BEST recipe
Summary: 5 Stars
Tear Soup is the best recipe for all experiencing any loss. I found it ironic that the author does not identify Grandy's loss, leaving us to know whatever our loss, it is just as meaningful. This story is a gift given to the reader, of PERMISSION. Permission to take as long as needed to grieve. Permission to cry as many tears as needed. Permission to surround yourself with people who will allow you to cry, scream, whatever necessary to work through the grief. It may look like a children's book but it is a story for all, yet I think around the age of 12 might be the earliest to understand the message.Book Review: A Grieving Mother
Summary: 5 Stars
My daughter died suddenly 6 weeks ago and a friend who lost her son last year sent this book saying that it would help me understand the unknown and confusing physical, emotional and spiritual things that were happening to me and our family as we come to terms with the new, now much less perfect, world we inhabit. Many friends have given many books, but this is the only one that I will pass on. The book is perfect in every way from the illustrations to the end-notes and advice for friends and family of the soup cooks. It is touching, profound, funny and affirming in just the right combination.Book Review: Excellent for all ages.
Summary: 5 Stars
"Tear Soup" is appropriate for children and adults alike. Because a specific loss is not given for the main character, individuals can easily identify with the character and focus on their own source of grief. I've given it to those grieving the loss of a parent, spouse or child as well as for divorce, loss of a beloved pet, and loss of role related to an illness or accident. There is a good, more specific list of resources at the back that can be very helpful. I've given this book more times than I can recall, and the feedback has always been positive. I keep several on hand "just in case."