This is a book for mental health practitioners and if this is a population you work with, it is helpful to have it on hand for reference. This was a book that I am thankful I had the opportunity to read. Even though it didn't offer me quotes or "nuggets" I think that the overall sense of the ideas will carry with me for a long time. I would not recommend this book if you are not a clinician.
How much can a person like a book about grief? While not a fun topic, the author does describe some helpful differences between Grief Counseling and Grief Therapy and guides the clinician in what to look for in the normal process of grief, as well as some ideas on how to help others move through their grief process when they do get stuck. He addresses some issues with the DSM and diagnosing grief, which- while interesting, I find myself bored with the politics of the DSM. He did not present it in a boring way, it's just the material itself. I felt one of the best chapters was on the "Counselor's Own Grief." Here he gives very practical information, as well as exercises to work through to be able to help others in their journey. He also helps you identify when to refer out. At the end of each chapter, there is a section with discussion questions.
If you are finding yourself specialized in grief work, or you work in a setting where the traditional forms of grief are a constant- this would be a good book to work through with supervisees and actually use the discussion questions as a launch point for good training and discussion. I read it on my own, so my rating may have been higher if I had that opportunity.