Testimonials
“I purchased A Widow’s Guide as a gift for a woman whose husband died in his sleep very unexpectedly this Thanksgiving weekend. Having lost my own father at a very young age in a similarly unexpected manner, and watching my mother struggle with four young children to raise, I know all too well the importance of the legal and financial guidance Ms. Byrne offers in this wonderful book. A Widow’s Guide is very well-written and filled with important information and meaningful reflections for anyone struggling with a major life change. Ms. Byrne’s resilience and positivity in the face of her personal tragedy in truly inspiring. I would highly recommend this book to anyone coming to terms with the loss of a life partner.”
Amazon Customer
December 16, 2016
“Losing a spouse has to be one of the most life-altering events. As an estate planning attorney, I’ve got more than a decade of experience counseling families after such a lost. What strikes me most is that people are lost for guidance and support. This book is an outstanding resource for anyone facing this terrible turn in life. After reading it, I was moved by the personal journey that the author went as a widow herself, and I felt optimistic for anyone who reads this book since it gives such helpful and practical guidance along the way. I recommend this book to ANYone who has lost a spouse and that recommendation is without reservation.”
Victor J. Medina
Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney
January 13, 2017
“As someone who counsels widows and widowers on a regular basis, I wish I had this resource years ago. Ms. Byrne has provided the single best solution & guide for those facing the legal & financial struggle of suddenly losing a spouse. Her personal & professional background puts her in the best possible seat to deliver compassionate, relevant & actionable advice.”
Amazon Customer
January 4, 2017
“With exceptional compassion and expertise, this guide can greatly assist the recent widow to journey forward. The guide is easy to read and lays out, in a concrete way, all the necessary financial and legal steps. I think it can bring some peace of mind: being able to utilize the steps, lists and write notes directly in the book is incredibly helpful. I am giving it to a friend who lost her husband just 1 month ago and I believe it will truly help her during this dark time.”
Amazon Customer
February 4, 2017
“As a therapist working with widows of all ages, this book gives me the opportunity to offer women a practical tool to get through this very challenging time in their lives. This book is not only packed with helpful advice and checklists to organize the myriad legal and financial steps needed to successfully navigate the estate process, but also encourages women to start healing from their loss through personal journaling opportunities. A must-read for any widow facing the daunting task of surviving and thriving legally, financially and emotionally after the loss of their spouse.”
Amazon Customer
January 28, 2017
“I lost my husband a few years ago. I heard about this book from a friend. I ordered it and read it and still found it most helpful. When my husband died, I had the help of professionals. I followed the winding path through grief, sadness, confusion, but recovered my life back. I ordered this book to read and pass along to a friend. I will order another if needed. An inspirational and educational tool to recovery from that dreaded tragedy of life. Every man or woman can benefit from this well organized and uplifting book.”
Amazon Customer
February 10, 2017
“I recently purchased A Widow’s Guide, the book written by my dear friend, Anna Byrne. I am so impressed! The book gives us exactly the kind of specific and effective solutions that we are not always aware after losing love-ones. Grief makes our roads to recovery full of emotional bumps! I know it from my personal experience. I deeply believe that information in Anna’s book will give all of us confidence in making decisions during a very difficult time like grief, clarity and emotional comfort from power of love.”
Dr. Bozenna Westerfield, MD
Psychiatrist, Metropolitan Hospital, NYC
February 15, 2017
“Anna Byrne has created something quite remarkable: a gently pragmatic guide for new widows. Drawing on her own experience as a young widow and an accomplished attorney, she offers a comforting and steadying hand to those who find themselves unmoored by grief.”
Amazon Customer
March 1, 2017