Every human being must find his own way to cope with severe loss, and the only job of a true friend is to facilitate whatever method he chooses.
Meaning of the quote
When someone goes through a very difficult and sad time, like losing someone they care about, each person has to find their own way to deal with those feelings. The most important thing a good friend can do is to support that person and help them go through their own process, even if it's different from what the friend would do.
About Caleb Carr
Caleb Carr was an American military historian and author who wrote acclaimed novels like The Alienist and The Angel of Darkness. He was born in 1955 and passed away in 2024, leaving behind an impressive body of work spanning literature, film, and journalism.
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