Death and bereavement Books

Memorials of John McLeod Campbell V2: Selections from His Correspondence (1877) is a book that features a collection of letters written by Scottish minister John McLeod Campbell. The book is the second volume of a series of memorials dedicated to...

Notes On The Care Of The Sick: And Practical Advice To Those In Charge Of The Dying And The Dead is a book written by Arthur Brinckman in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive guide on how to care for the sick and dying, as well as practical advice for...

Memorials of John Ray is a biographical work written by William Derham in 1846 that details the life and achievements of the renowned English naturalist John Ray. The book includes a comprehensive account of Ray's early life, education, and career, as...

Memorials of H. M. C. is a book written by John Campbell Colquhoun in 1870. The book is a collection of memorials dedicated to a person identified only by their initials, H. M. C. The author describes H. M. C. as a person of great character, integrity,...

The book ""Memorial Of Mary Princess Of Orange, Queen-Consort To King William III"" was written by Gilbert Burnet and published in 1842. It is a historical account of the life and reign of Mary, Princess of Orange, who was the wife of King William III of...

This Open Letter Bereavement Journal gives you the opportunity to have Unspoken Conversations after the loss of your loved one. This journal contains small prompts at the beginning of the Journal that helps guide you in the direction of allowing you...

This Open Letter Bereavement Journal gives you the opportunity to haven Unspoken Conversations after the loss of your loved one. This journal contains small prompts that helps guide you in the direction of allowing you to share your thoughts and feelings...

The Cup And Its Conqueror: Or The Triumphs Of Temperance is a book written by Samuel Mudway Hewlett and published in 1862. The book is a treatise on the virtues of temperance and the dangers of alcoholism. It is a collection of stories and anecdotes that...

The Art of Living Long and Happily is a book written by Henry Hardwicke and published in 1895. The book is a guide to living a long and happy life, providing advice on how to achieve physical and mental well-being, and how to cultivate a positive outlook...

The book ""Isidor Rayner, Late A Senator From Maryland: Memorial Address (1914)"" is a tribute to Isidor Rayner, a former Senator from Maryland who passed away in 1912. The book is written by Ulysses G. B. Pierce and was published in 1914. The author...

Instructions Pour Un Jeune Seigneur: Ou Lidee D�������Un Galant Homme est un livre �����crit par Chetardie, Trotti De La en 1702. Ce livre est un guide pour les jeunes nobles qui cherchent ������ devenir des gentilshommes accomplis. Il contient des...

""Der Schriftstellertenfel: Ein Klassisches Original-Lesebuch Fur Ungluckliche Autoren (1791)"" ist ein Buch des deutschen Schriftstellers Heinrich Zschokke. Es handelt sich um eine Sammlung von Geschichten und Anekdoten, die sich um das Thema des...

The Boy, How To Help Him Succeed: A Symposium Of Successful Experiences (1902) is a book written by Nathaniel Clark Fowler Jr. The book is a collection of essays and articles written by successful men who share their experiences and advice on how to help...

In times of grief, it can be challenging to find your way. Hope-the prospect that things will get better-can seem elusive when you're in the middle of a stormy season of life. Be assured that there is light beyond even the darkest of storm clouds...

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. Aspiring to the spiritual need to go within, and to know oneself, she was...

I Miss You, Sister is written from the viewpoint of the authors youngest son who lost a sibling. It is meant to start conversations to express the grieving child's different emotions. Some children will be very vocal about their feelings while, others...

Vengan a mí todos ustedes que están cansados y agobiados, y yo les daré descanso. (Mateo 11:28 NVI)¿Es demasiado? ¿Anhelas la paz en medio del sufrimiento?¿Alguna vez te has sentido ahogado espiritualmente?¿Algún ser querido está angustiado y se te...

Acknowledging the feelings of children and finding ways to celebrate someone special who has died, can keep feelings of connection and provide comfort. For children and adults, it can be a challenge as you try to figure out where to begin.  In...

Thomas Hauser has written books that have become part of the American dialogue. Missing, Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times, and Final Warning: The Legacy of Chernobyl are testament to that. MY MOTHER and me is a different...

Learning a New Way to Listen, Gerry Grubbs new book, deals with grief and its aftermath. How grief grows out of love, is love, and how grief yields a greater love. Leading to the realization that nothing is ever lost.Sample poem: BRAIDEDI watch you...

Unexpected Feelings is a book of poetry by first-time author Andrea Sharp. After the loss of her mother, the author began experiencing what she is calling Unexpected Feelings. These random and sometimes intrusive thoughts were so powerful, she was...

Kelsey Chittick was in a great place. Her husband, the love of her life since college at the University of North Carolina, had finished a grueling six years in the NFL and had successfully transitioned into a new, fulfilling career in finance. They lived...

        Siv Ashley is a Cambodian refugee who escaped to Thailand after four years in a Khmer Rouge children’s work camp. There she reunited with her aunt and uncle’s family. They were brought to Jefferson, North Carolina,...

Gary Marson's world collapsed in seconds when he returned home from work to find his wife - Louise - a gifted and much-loved doctor, had taken her life at the age of just 40.Just Carry On Breathing is a powerful, raw, touching and insightful account...

Dementia is a particularly cruel and teasing disease for which there is no known cure. No vaccine... and no escape, once it takes a hold. My book is a personal, yet hopefully objective, and sociological, reflection on all aspects of caring for my...

For those of us who have said these words, "...from this day forward... till death do us part." Or, "Congratulations on the birth of your child." At those moments, very few, if any, will consider the possibility of bereavement breaking into their lives...

A true story filled with humor, sadness, sarcasm, grief, and redemption! Reading this story will make you laugh, cry, get angry, and take a deeper look into your own life.De tells her "not so good childhood" story from early identity confusion, poverty,...

Susan Oberg has written a heartfelt memoir that is more than just her story about dealing with aging parents, grief, and loss. It's a story that many people can relate to and be greatly helped by reading. Susan's extensive background in theater came into...

Written by a pastor who ministered to the sick and dying, Departure Dialogues is a walk through the prayers of Jesus in the gospels to help people who are preparing to die. Gentle, wise, and filled with hope, Departure Dialogues is appropriate for...

At a dinner party in Detroit, Bill Lifton meets Jay, a high school teacher with muscular arms and a roguish grin.  Their unexpected passion blooms until tragedy sends Jay in search of a more affirming existence in San Francisco.  Bill...

A scar is a reminder that we healed from something painful. When we lose someone, the feeling of loss will come and go for the rest of our lives. There is always a moment when we never get to say our final words. If you had one chance to write a letter...

"The murder of Joseph Gatto captivated Los Angeles. Many veteran journalists still wonder how and why it happened. The details of this horrible crime and those affected by it continue to fascinate." -Robert Kovacik, Anchor and Reporter, NBC Los...

The death of a loved one alters our lives and our core selves. We also experience secondary losses that pierce us-a surprising element of this can be a drastic decline in our long-term social support system. Our lack of education on death and grief...

"Daddy taught us how to die." -DarrenHappiness and laughter surrounded him throughout his life, even as his path darkened with unrelenting cancer that slowly took his life; however, his story would not be of defeat for even sickness could not change who...

This deeply revealing and clutching true story portrays a single-parent woman who seeks her own death after experiencing the piercing pain of the sudden loss of her eleven-year-old daughter.She struggles a dual reality of consciousness as she bears the...

DEV’S LOVE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES Have you experienced the deep loss of a precious loved one — your son, your daughter? My son, Devon, left this earth Good Friday, 3/29/2013. He was 23 years old. Dev and I have always had a deep and...

When you or someone you love is dying, wouldn't you like to know what there is to look forward to?  Well, the Bible doesn't give details but it gives clues, which we see in various aspects of our life on earth, that give general, helpful, comforting...

After the sudden, unexpected death of her beloved husband Greg, Emily finds herself in the middle of a life storm that she was not prepared to face. This beautiful love letter begins two weeks following her precious husband's funeral in a small Alabama...

"Lord, Your name is so great and powerful! People everywhere see YOUR splendor." May they see YOU in us! Psalms 8:1Watching Eyes are all about us as the world is looking on hoping to see truth and life. As Mothers and Fathers of the Faith we have a...

What Readers Say about Pictures of Hope Death, tragedy and suffering had taken it's toll on my relationship with God. I was in desolation and confusion about who God really was. Pictures of Hope - Healing for Wounded Beloveds, led me on a path out of my...

Many parents lose a child or children prematurely. Most are certain they should or will not depart from this earth before their children. I have gleaned and found so much comfort from others. I am so grateful for their testimonies.We are not alone in any...

Do you, or does someone you know, have cancer? Do you want to know how you can help make this rollercoaster ride a little easier?Jim did it well. Leaning on God, Jim strived to keep humour and normalcy in everyday life. He walked through the things he...

The Blackbird and the Rainbow is written from the heart and is a frank open and honest account of what it like to lose a child from drug addiction.My experiences are directly relevant to the contents of the book.I write in detail about the dreadful day...

""What I Know: Or Hints On The Daily Duties Of A Housekeeper"" is a guidebook written by Elizabeth Nicholson and published in 1855. The book provides practical advice and tips on how to efficiently manage a household and maintain a clean and organized...

Wells of Baca: Or Solaces of the Christian Mourner, and Other Thoughts on Bereavement is a book written by John Ross Macduff and first published in 1855. The book is a collection of essays and meditations on the topic of grief and mourning from a...

Unfolding Leaves Of Tender Thought is a collection of poems written by Kate Goldsboro McDowell and published in 1898. The poems explore a wide range of emotions and themes, including love, nature, spirituality, and the human experience. McDowell's...