{"product_id":"simple-acts-of-care-how-to-help-when-loved-ones-are-hurting-9781685555191","title":"Simple Acts of Care: How to Help When Loved Ones Are Hurting","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimple Acts of Care\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical, compassionate guide to showing up with empathy and intention when someone you care about is hurting.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimple Acts of Care\u003c\/i\u003e is a compassionate, practical self-help guide for all who've felt at a loss for words.\"--\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Simple Acts of Care\u003c\/i\u003e is the book you need when you feel useless in the face of a loved one's suffering.\" --Annabel Monaghan, Bestselling Author of \u003ci\u003eNora Goes Off Script\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"By sharing her own family's experience, Natalie connects with the reader emotionally while giving original, useful advice.\" -- Zibby Owens, bestselling author and podcast host, Totally Booked\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When a friend or family member is dealing with illness, grief, crisis, overwhelm, or the demands of caregiving, the instinct to help is immediate--but knowing what to say or do can be hard. Natalie Silverstein offers clear, caring guidance for supporting others in ways that are useful, meaningful, and truly comforting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through short reflective essays, practical suggestions, and beautifully designed reminders, \u003ci\u003eSimple Acts of Care\u003c\/i\u003e helps readers understand how small gestures can offer real comfort in difficult times. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Here's what makes \u003ci\u003eSimple Acts of Care\u003c\/i\u003e an essential guide for supporting others: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Practical Guidance for Hard Moments: \u003c\/b\u003eClear advice for what to say, what to do, and how to support someone who is hurting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- For Grief, Illness, Caregiving, and Crisis: \u003c\/b\u003e A helpful resource for showing up during loss, medical challenges, difficult transitions, and life upheaval. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Compassionate and Easy to Use: \u003c\/b\u003eShort essays, reflective prompts, and full-color illustrations make the book approachable and reassuring. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- A Meaningful Gift for Difficult Times: \u003c\/b\u003e A supportive book for friends, families, support groups, workplaces, and caregiving communities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eSimple Acts of Care\u003c\/i\u003e is a compassionate guide for anyone who wants to help a grieving friend, support a caregiver, comfort a loved one during illness or loss, and show up with empathy when words feel hard to find.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Collective Book Studio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781685555191\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs","brand":"Natalie Silverstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53458861818037,"sku":"9781685555191","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/9781685555191.jpg?v=1791297453","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/simple-acts-of-care-how-to-help-when-loved-ones-are-hurting-9781685555191","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}