The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss As humans, we have always struggled with the loss of a loved one, and it is a universal experience that has been explored in literature for centuries. However, until now, we have had little scientific understanding of this process. In "The Grieving Brain," neuroscientist and psychologist MaryFrances O'Connor, PhD, provides a fascinating new perspective on grief, making cutting-edge neuroscience accessible through her infectious enthusiasm. She guides us through how our brains encode love and grief, revealing how our neurons form attachments to others, but also how our brains must come to terms with the loss of those attachments. O'Connor's groundbreaking research in neuroimaging and her real-life stories make this book an engaging read, combining storytelling, accessible science, and practical knowledge to help us better understand the process of grief and navigate loss with more ease and grace. With love, our brains help us form attachments to others, but with loss, our brain must come to terms with where our loved ones went or how to imagine a future that encompasses their absence.

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