Death and bereavement Books

This fictional children's book will help 1o years- 12 years old kids deal with the loss of friends through gun violence. It is written in way that is relatable to youth entering middle school. Gun violence and it's impact on our young kids is a real...

Der Schmetterling bringt dem Kind im Verlauf der Geschichte Freude, besonders um Trauer zu lindern. Der Schmetterling symbolisiert positive Veränderungen und das Wachstum des Kindes im Verlauf der Geschichte.

Annie is a recent widow who needs some new direction in her life as she deals with the loss of her husband after forty years. Annie's best friend convinces her to see a psychologist so that she can grieve appropriately. So Annie agrees, just to make her...

Where Heaven Meets Cheyenne tells the story of four middle-class American families and how their unlikely fates intertwined. This narrative unfolds through the varying perspectives of five main characters, touching upon timeless themes such as the nature...

In 2013, Kristan Shimpi turned forty. She was a parent of two school-age children, and she and her husband were trying to decide if their family was complete. They could never get on the same page about more children, but Kristan had a strong desire to...

The author Joy Nugent was a pioneer in establishing a private nurse practice in home-based end-of-life care in 1987 in her hometown of Adelaide, South Australia in her midlife. She was inspired by Orem's self-care defi cit theory which suggests patients...

Joy Nugent spent three decades as a private palliative care nurse deeply connected with people who were in the last phrase of life. In her writings she has the intention to make end of life a time of celebration for a soul journey. As a soul there are...

This book speaks to the unique character of each final human journey enfolding a wide philosophy of care and a comprehensive range of practical measures with which to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those facing terminal illness...

Simple Steps to Change Your Life!When surfers hit the waters, they use a technique called cross-stepping: moving their weight forward and backward to stay standing. Cross-stepping isn't just a good idea for surfers; you, too, can metaphorically use the...

"Pushes mortality to the very edge with broncos, sharks, and drugs, coming together to create a disturbing picture of American life." JoeAnn Hart, author of Arroyo CircleAs a girl growing up with nine brothers and a much younger sister, Joanna Kadish...

It's time to change how we understand grief.Grief is not only a reaction to death and loss, but also a natural part of life. Once embraced, it can help you transform into a more powerful version of yourself.By leaning in to the transformative process of...

What could lead a little fellow to set a putt-putt course on fire and, years later, host a keg party at his parents' house during high school (when his father was a prominent pastor in town), only to go on to defy all odds and become perhaps a...

God has been listening to your prayers. He has felt your uncertainties, frustrations, confusion, and pain. He sees the tears you shed at night for your family, friends, and those you love and care about. For every tear you have cried, there is a...

The Gourd book is an outpouring of emotion from a grief-stricken woman over the loss of her father and the extraordinary events that inspired this fictional place full of exotic creatures telling her story of sorrow, inspiration, faith and finally peace.

When a child dies, the world can be an overwhelming place-one filled with questions and emotions. Often, many of these are left unspoken. These pages offer families a framework for hard conversations when words fail. This book can validate children's...

This book is about parenting by intention, and other lessons the author learned through the loss of his firstborn son. It is especially for parents who believe that bits and pieces of leftover time will be enough for their own children...

Beyond Breathing is a story of a mother's loss of her 13 year old daughter, Jena, to Cystic Fibrosis, a fatal genetic disease. Her journey takes you from unfathomable heartache to love and understanding of life's realities. Through her journey she learns...

Stories on living well and dying well from an undertaker's wife. A celebration of life through the lens of a small town funeral home and a woman's journey of faith. Written in a James Herriott "All Things Bright and Beautiful"...

A Grief Revealed is not a book about grief but a book for those of us who are grieving, to help us walk through sadness into acceptance and healing. Karen Mace invites us into the lives of those who have been brave enough to share their stories of loss,...

I Almost Lost My Marbles...Until I Didn't is a story of a mother and wife who walked through the open doors the universe provided and accepted the grace of all the angels who appeared before her, beating all the odds that came her way.

Have you recently experienced a death?Are you still struggling after your loved one transitioned years ago?Perhaps you have encountered a loss in another aspect of your life?The Gift Within the Darkness is a unique and insightful view at the effects...

Your Bereavement Guide, The First Step: New Zealand EditionLosing a loved one is an overwhelming and emotional experience. Your Bereavement Guide, The First Step: NZ Edition offers a compassionate and practical roadmap for navigating the difficult...

Your Bereavement Guide, The First Step: Ireland EditionLosing a loved one is an overwhelming and emotional experience. Your Bereavement Guide, The First Step: Ireland Edition offers a compassionate and practical roadmap for navigating the difficult...

In a world gripped by so much darkness, division and conflict, many of us fear that humanity will never be able to break the endless cycle - in which trauma weakens the human spirit and people pass on their trauma wounds and scars to the generations that...

I am officially a widow. After being married to the same man for nearly forty years, I found myself at a place I hadn't wanted to be, hadn't asked to be, and hadn't planned to be. The physical loss of my love, hero, and best friend was devastating, but...

Why?Who will love me now?What do you do when there are no satisfactory answers to your questions? Why did he die? Why did he leave? What am I supposed to do? Where are you, God? How do I breathe again?Simply Fierce: Experiencing the Heart of God After...

Have you ever wondered why bad things happen? Or questioned there being a personal God? Following the tragic death of a close friend of his daughter, Lewis Randa experienced a life-changing dream that altered his understanding of the existence of God...

Fully revised with a new author's preface, epilogue, and over a dozen new guided exercises, Anne Brener brings us an innovative integration of Jewish tradition and modern professional resources in this 25th anniversary edition of a modern classic...

The loss of a child is every parent's worst nightmare, yet it happens all too often-from numerous causes including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), death from illness, stillborn birth, or miscarriage. This book provides concrete steps for dealing...

YOU ARE VALUED, ACCEPTED, AND LOVEDMost everyone has been through a situation that will change the dynamics of the rest of their lives. How we move forward can either cripple our future or help us find hope and healing which leads to a life of victory...

Jessica has had more than her fair share of tragedy in her life.  One loss was so devastating; it sucked the life out of her and almost killed her.  Jessica is stuck in a seemingly never-ending cycle of sadness and grief.  Why is it that...

Debbie's life changed immediately, what she thought was a problem rest would heal, it wouldn't. The specialist words rocked her world; Glioblastoma is serious. Already the doctor scheduled surgery and sent her to a tertiary hospital where patients are...

"A Gift...Only Borrowed" is a compelling narrative of the recollection of what it is like to be a young father shrouded by the challenges surrounding his family's life during an extremely difficult time, the death of one of his children...

This is an excellent book that comes from the mind of St. Ambrose. It focuses on what happens after death and helps build our faith and confidence in the Lord that Jesus is our resurrection after we die. It teaches us to bow to the Lord and realize that...

Crossing the Owl's Bridge: A Guide for Grieving People Who Still Love, by Kim Bateman, was named a finalist in the self-help (non-fiction) category of the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards (NGIBA).Crossing the Owl's Bridge uses the wisdom of...

Valley of the shadows is a compilation of actual life and death experiences told in a narrative form by a practicing surgeon. The book examines disease, injury and death and dying in a unique manner because its author is a physician and minister. It...

A young dancer's last hope--a bone marrow transplant--has failed. A homeless man, in the final stages of AIDS, refuses to speak. A newly retired woman has just received a terminal diagnosis and is wailing in despair. What can we learn about death, dying,...

Bury the Dead is a collection of personal encounters with death: stories of Alzheimer's, AIDS, cancer, hospice, suicide, murder, systemic violence, genocide, and war. In this book a teenager tenderly washes her mother's body, a community organizer cries...

Transforming Grief into a Masterpiece: A Journey Through ArtEmbark on a Journey of Healing and CreativityHave you experienced the indescribable bond of being a twin, only to be torn apart by loss? This book offers a poignant, deeply empathetic guide...

Sunset At Noonday: Memorials Of Mrs. J. T. Robson, Of Hull is a book written by Joseph Wood and published in 1871. The book is a collection of memorials dedicated to Mrs. J. T. Robson, who was a prominent figure in Hull during the 19th century. The book...

""Radium Therapy In Cancer At The Memorial Hospital, New York: First Report, 1915-1916"" is a medical book written by Henry Harrington Janeway and published in 1917. The book provides a detailed account of the use of radium in the treatment of cancer at...

Memorials of Thomas Hood V2 is a book written by Thomas Hood himself and published in 1860. The book is a collection of personal memoirs, letters, and other documents that provide a glimpse into the life and work of the famous English poet and humorist...