Part One: Introduction -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Masculinity and Older Widowers -- Part Two: Experiencing the Unexpected -- 3 Becoming a Widower -- 4 Early Days of Widowhood -- Part Three: Negotiating Relationships with Others -- 5 Widowers' Relationships with Their Children -- 6 Women in the Lives of Widowers -- 7 Relationships with Friends -- Part Four: Experiencing Everyday Life -- 8 Everyday Life in and out of the House -- 9 Cooking and Housework -- 10 Conclusion -- Appendix: Interview Guide.