There have been so many books and articles written about bereavement, death
and dying, etc., that this site can't begin to list them all. This list is a
short list, highlighting what we have found to be informative or moving. There
are also some books listed below that will bring solace to a person who is ready
to move through their grief and offer healing to their mind, body and soul. Many cannot be found in
your local bookstore so hyperlinks to amazon.com are provided for convenience.
(Do you have a favorite? If so send it in with a brief review.)
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A Grief Observed
by C. S. Lewis. The personal diary of the author
of The Chronicles of Narnia as he questions his faith in God following
the death of his wife. |
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On Death and Dying by Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. The landmark book
describing the five stages of death: denial and isolation, anger, bargaining,
depression, and acceptance. Through interviews and conversations, the author
gives the reader a better understanding of how death affects the grieving,
their counselors and family, bringing hope to all concerned. |
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Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss by Hope Edelman, Dell Publishing
1994. Hope Edleman wrote this book after her own mother's death. It is based
on interviews of many women and girls and covers loss from the perspective of
women at every age. The reviewer
really enjoyed the book, although she "focused on chapters that I
felt applied to me. I have found that this is not unusual for books on grief.
A very smart woman told me that a helpful thing to remember about the grief
books is to take what you need from them and not worry about the rest." |
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Widower: When Men Are Left Alone by Scott Campbell and Phyllis R.
Silverman. There are few books written specifically to address widowers'
issues. This is a good one. |
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Darkness Visible by William Styron. The Pulitzer Prize winning
author's battle with depression. |
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Seven Choices: Taking Steps to New Life After Losing
Someone You Love by Elizabeth Harper Neeld. The reviewer used this
book as a textbook. "It takes you through the grieving
process. You get to find out how you're
progressing while being comforted that you are not alone in the way you feel.
It's almost as though she's talking directly to you. Her goal is to bring the
reader along so that she will not only go through the grieving process as
painlessly as possible but, more to the point, encourage you to believe that you
can lead a life full of quality and joy." |
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Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. The profound theory of a
survivor Auschwitz. |
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The Case for Heaven by Mally Cox-Chapman. The author has assembled
religious and secular research to make a case for the existence of heaven.
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Be Not Afraid: Overcoming the Fear of Death by J. Christoph Arnold and
Madeleine L'Engle. Arnold draws from his 40 years' experience as a pastor and
tells of many people he has accompanied to death's door. He believes that
suffering is an integral part of the human experience and that if we accept it
and allow ourselves to go through pain, our lives will be enriched. |
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Will the Circle be Unbroken by Studs Terkel. If you like Studs
Terkel's Working, you may enjoy this collection of various individuals'
reflections on death. |
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The Quiet Mind by White Eagle. These are short meditations for the
mind. They can be read in a few short minutes to start your day on a positive
note and bring peace to the mind and body. |
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Greater Health God's Way by Stormie Omartian. This book is for both
men and women on seven ways to inner beauty. It encourages and helps you
develop the structure you need to become healthy. This book is good for both
physical and spiritual healing. |
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Your Father's Voice : Letters for Emmy About Life with Jeremy--and Without Him
After 9/11
by Lyz Glick, with Dan Zegart. The author's husband was a
passenger on flight 93 on September 11th. Through a series of letters to her
daughter Emmy, she has written a story about who her husband was and the
struggles that she has endured being widowed at 31 with a 12 week
old daughter. |
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The Dynamic Laws of Healing by Catherine Ponder. The process of
healing one's mind, body and spirit through the power of positive thinking,
prayer and affirmations are presented by this inspirational author. |
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Meditating With the Angels by Sonia Cafe & Neide Innecco. A short book
of inspirational paragraphs bringing the beautiful presence of angels into
your life. Each passage brings the healing energy needed for a specific moment
in your life. |
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The Pocket Rumi Reader by Kabir Helminski. A small book containing a
collection of Rumi's most inspiring poetry. |
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Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul by Jack Canfield & Mark Victor Hanson.
Stories about life, death and overcoming the loss of a loved one. |
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Defying Age by Dr. Miriam Stoppard. A book on how to think, act and stay
young. An informative book for women on how to help themselves be healthy, fit
and feel good about themselves at any stage in life. |
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