For the Bereaved – Books
In this work written after his wife’s tragic death,” A Grief Observed is C.S. Lewis’s deep and honest reflection on life, death, and faith in the midst of profound loss.
Written by a former hospice nurse, this NY Times bestseller offers an intimate look at the true stories of the final words, thoughts and visions of 44 people who are terminally ill and dying.
In this remarkably touching and funny memoir, comedian Julia Sweeney shares the lessons of love, humor and perseverance after her brother’s terminal cancer diagnosis as well as her own diagnosis.
Personal stories and information on how men grieve and can build their own recovery after loss.
This #1 bestseller in love and loss provides incredible insights, hope and understanding for the pain of grief and loss.
Heaven Is for Real is the true story of the four-year old who slips from consciousness during emergency surgery. He survives and then talks about looking down and sharing details of the surgery and dead relatives that he couldn’t have known about.
In this book by Brook Noel and Pamela D. Blair, Ph.D. the authors offer a comfort for those who are grieving the sudden death of a loved one.
In the 20th anniversary edition of this landmark book, Hope Edelman shares the far-reaching aspects of loss of one’s mother.
In this book, terminally ill professor Randy Pausch combines humor, inspiration and intelligence that made his last lecture such a phenomenon.
Based on the sudden loss of her 19-year old daughter, this fact-based novel explores the ways that families grieve and reconnect after a death.
This practical guide for coping with the loss of a parent, the author covers the grieving process, differences in length of decline, and practical and emotional issues in funeral planning, dividing assets, and resolving family issues and feelings.