Beyond Goodbye: A practical and compassionate guide to surviving grief by Zoë Clark-Coates

Beyond Goodbye: A practical and compassionate guide to surviving grief by Zoë Clark-Coates is a sensitive, accessible paperback for anyone wrestling with loss. Perfect for parents, teachers, carers, and book lovers seeking meaningful support, this book collection-style single volume offers practical guidance, emotional companionship, and clear steps to help you through some of life’s hardest moments. Trusted by readers and professionals alike, it’s an ideal paperback edition to keep on your shelf or give as a thoughtful gift set for someone grieving.

This brand new paperback edition (Condition: BRAND NEW) delivers expert insight from Zoë Clark-Coates MBE, an award-winning charity CEO and counsellor who has supported thousands through bereavement. With real-life stories, compassionate advice, and evidence-based tips, Beyond Goodbye addresses losses big and small — from the death of partners and parents to the heartbreak of miscarriage and the unique grief of losing children. It also answers common questions people have in the immediate and long-term aftermath of loss.

What’s inside the book

Beyond Goodbye balances practical advice with emotional support. The author explores myths around grief, outlines ways to cope day-to-day, and offers guidance for friends and family who want to support the bereaved. Key topics include:

• Understanding different types of loss — partners, parents, children, siblings and friends
• Practical steps to manage mourning, anniversaries and triggers
• How to ask for and accept support, and ways to communicate your needs
• Advice for those supporting someone who is grieving
• Personal stories that normalize feelings and encourage healing

About the author

Zoë Clark-Coates MBE is a respected leader in bereavement support. As co-founder of The Mariposa Trust (sayinggoodbye.org), she has helped shape national policy and co-chaired the National Pregnancy Loss Review. Her work reaches over 50,000 people weekly, and she is a familiar and trusted media commentator on BBC, ITV and Channel 5. Her experience as a counsellor and charity CEO, and her compassionate TV series "Soul Tears," make her advice both authoritative and deeply human.

Why parents, teachers and gift buyers choose this paperback

• Format: Paperback — easy to read, carry, and gift
• ISBN: 9781409185406 — exact edition for reference
• Practical, actionable strategies combined with personal stories
• Trusted by professionals — from counsellors to frontline charity workers
• Suitable for bedtime reading, classroom discussions, bereavement groups, or personal reflection

Whether you’re navigating your own grief or seeking the right words to support someone else, Beyond Goodbye provides compassionate, practical company on that journey. This paperback edition makes a thoughtful, timeless keepsake — an ideal gift for a grieving friend, a helpful resource for classroom or support groups, and a powerful tool for anyone needing a trusted companion through loss.