Summary of Joanne Cacciatore's Bearing the Unbearable

By IRB Media

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#1 The way Charlotte was killed by a shooter in Newtown, Connecticut, generated a lot of media attention, which caused some people who were personally affected by the death of a child or loved one to feel helplessly exposed and vulnerable.

#2 Grief is often misunderstood, and cultural norms promote double standards that are often harmful to those grieving. Certain tragedies are deemed worthy, and others are not. Individual grief is discouraged, even scorned, beyond a brief period of time.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jun 7, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822532861

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Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The way Charlotte was killed by a shooter in Newtown, Connecticut, generated a lot of media attention, which caused some people who were personally affected by the death of a child or loved one to feel helplessly exposed and vulnerable.

#2

Grief is often misunderstood, and cultural norms promote double standards that are often harmful to those grieving. Certain tragedies are deemed worthy, and others are not. Individual grief is discouraged, even scorned, beyond a brief period of time.

Insights from Chapter 2

#1

The death of Katie and Zack, the kids of Sandie and Mark, was highly publicized. The media exposed them to insensitive sensationalism, which increased their parents’ angst, fear, and isolation. Six years later, the parents still have not changed their children’s rooms.

#2

Grievers need to be asked respectfully by their own communities whether and how they would allow their tragedies to be put on public display. They need to be able to express their own sorrow and remember their loved ones however they choose.

Insights from Chapter 3

#1

Grief is the most unifying aspect of the human experience. It is a challenge to teach students about grief when they’ve never experienced it, but it’s