Praise for From Gutted to Glorious

From Gutted to Glorious is a radiant gem in the world of grief, mental health, and wellness. This isn’t just a book about surviving loss–it’s about embracing it as a gateway to living more fully.

– Jodi Wellman, MAPP, Author of You Only Die Once
Jennifer Hacker gives us a gift that moves beyond the academic literature about grief. Her personal narrative will draw you in, make you laugh out loud, and shed more than a few tears… and she gives you actionable, practical advice to help you move beyond grief.

– Mary Pritzlaff, MS, CGC
Jennifer masterfully guides readers through the authentic grief process, abandoning outdated stage models for a more intuitive approach that honors individual experiences. This isn’t just another book on grief – it’s a breakthrough in how we understand and process life’s inevitable transitions.

– Rebecca Thorne, LCSW, BCC

Jennifer Hacker names and counters society’s myths and mistakes when it comes to grieving. Through her story and numerous helpful examples, she shows how navigating loss is doable and essential to living a meaningful, robust life.

– Jane Carter, M.Ed., Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
After reading far too many books on grief and healing that left me no closer to any form of peace, From Gutted to Glorious freed me to see the loss of my son and my decades-long marriage in a different light. Working through the 6 G’s is a pathway to living and thriving.

– Samantha Kriegel, ICF Certified Life Coach
This book provides a new approach to living with and growing from the forever-walk of grief. If you’ve read virtually all the other approaches and found little solace or comfort, there are truths in these pages that will resonate with your healing soul.

– Samantha Anna, Mom to Zachary

This story began two decades ago…

… when my infant son Jackson died at the age of 3 months. The cause was Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The book is partially about my journey through grief including many personal and powerful stories. But it’s also got research-backed methods for healing and practical tools and guidance.

It dismantles the grief misbeliefs that keep so many people stuck in a life that’s merely “good enough.”

It’s actionable, relatable, hopeful, and written for grievers who’ve carried and hidden the depth and duration of their pain far too long.

Here’s what one early reader had to say:

It’s beautiful, wonderful, brilliant. I cried and smiled. I learned so much and I thought I knew something about grief. I think people who are anywhere on their grief journey would find this valuable. As Bob Cratchit says to Mrs. Cratchit about her pudding – “It is a triumph my dear. Simply a triumph !” ❤

If you’re supporting someone in grief, this book will give you a window into their world and help you understand things they can’t explain.

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