In our lives, terrible situations can happen. Michael Rosen has mourned the loss of a child, lived with chronic illness, and faced death when he was seriously ill in a hospital. Despite these experiences, he has survived and learned to find joy in life after tragedy. In the book Getting Better, he shares his story and the lessons he has learned. Exploring the roles of trauma and grief in his life, Michael investigates the path to recovery, questioning how we can find within ourselves the strength to live well again after—or even during—the darkest moments of our lives. Touching and insightful, Getting Better is an essential companion for anyone who has loved and lost, or has struggled and survived.