Religion: death and dying Books

We live in a fallen world where offenses and serious grievances occur in every person's life. These painful situations, no matter how slight or serious, demand that we face the question, "Does God expect me to forgive?" The answer is clear. The choice is...

It was a role she never expected to fill, but Linda Jenkins was soon thrust into a life of unpredictable days, lonely nights, and searing grief. For eighteen years she watches her mother give more and more of herself to Alzheimer’s disease from the...

Memorials of the Craft of Surgery in England is a historical book written by John Flint South and originally published in 1886. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of surgery in England, from the medieval period to the 19th century...

Memorials, Scientific and Literary, of Andrew Crosse the Electrician is a book written by Andrew Crosse himself and published in 1857. It is a collection of his scientific and literary works, as well as personal anecdotes and reflections on his life and...

""Memorials of the Life and Works of Thomas Fuller"" is a biographical and literary work written by Arthur Tozer Russell in 1844. The book provides a detailed account of the life and works of Thomas Fuller, an English churchman and historian who lived...

Memorials of the Family of Skene of Skene is a historical book compiled by William Forbes Skene in 1887. The book is based on the family papers of the Skene family and contains other illustrative documents that provide a comprehensive overview of the...

Memorials of John Price of Brigend: With an Appendix (1862) is a book written by Thomas Osborn that provides an account of the life and legacy of John Price, a prominent figure in the Welsh community of Brigend. The book includes a detailed biography of...

Memorials Of The Honorable Joshua S. Salmon Of Boonton, New Jersey (1904) is a book written by Andrew M. Sherman. It is a biographical account of the life and accomplishments of Joshua S. Salmon, a prominent figure in the history of Boonton, New Jersey...

A Sermon, Memorial Of Charles Woodruff Shields is a book written by Henry Codman Potter in 1905. The book is a tribute to Charles Woodruff Shields, who was a renowned theologian and professor at Princeton University. The author delivers a sermon in honor...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""A Memorial of the Reformation, Chiefly in England: and of Britain's Deliverances from Popery and Arbitrary Power"" is a historical book written by Benjamin Bennet in 1748. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Reformation, with a particular...

A Memorial of Seth Padelford is a book written by Samuel Osgood in 1881. The book is a tribute to Seth Padelford, who was born on October 3, 1807, and passed away on August 26, 1878. The book is a collection of memories, anecdotes, and tributes from...

The Life Of Robert Owen V1 is a book written by Robert Owen, an influential social reformer and philanthropist of the 19th century. The book contains a series of reports, addresses, memorials, and other documents that provide a comprehensive account of...

Struck by great personal tragedy, Judy Abel Luton wrote God Heard My Cry to explain how she dealt with the loss of her son to suicide and then the loss of her daughter and then her husband representing her entire immediate family. She is sharing her...

No words can express the feelings one has when losing a loved one. Whether it’s due to separation or the expiration of life on earth, there is still not one flower, card or kind gesture that can cause the very first feeling or reaction to ever go...

How and why do we write about mourning? How does narrative assist us when we dwell on, in, and with grief? What forms of community and even consolation do mournful texts offer? In this broad-ranging volume, twelve contributors grapple with these...

Drawing from first-hand experience, Chris Taylor and Bruce McLeod, both widowed men, collaborate to produce "Take Heart! A Widowed Man's Guide to Growing Stronger". Bruce and Chris bring their perspectives to other men who have also suffered the...

Losing a loved one can be one of the most challenging experiences that a person encounters in their lifetime. Coping with the loss is a process that can seem hopeless. This devotional walks you through 30 days of this process to help, heal, and comfort...

Life's dead ends can lead you on beautiful detours!Are you feeling stuck amidst the pain and confusion of an unexpected loss in your life?Or, is there a stirring in your heart telling you to take a risk and make a change, but the uncertainty is...

Early one morning in November 2019, Carter Heyward awoke to a voice she figured was hers, but then again, maybe it wasn't exactly her own. Grief-stricken, because her horse Feather had just been diagnosed with a rare equine cancer; in pain with a freshly...

""We're all in the desert, Summer. Some of us just don't realize it."" Set simultaneously in the mossy forests of Georgia and the howling desert of the grieving heart, this contemporary literary novel follows the intergenerational friendship between two...

The book, On care to be had for the dead, I wrote, having been asked by letter whether it profits any person after death that his body shall be buried at the memorial of any Saint. The book begins thus: Long time unto your Holiness, my venerable fellow...

In her caring and moving book, Darlene guides and helps your familywith the many choices they will have to make at the time of yourdeath. Her experience in the funeral industry has enlightened andenabled her to help the many families she had the honor of...

The author believed he was a saved Christian and never doubted he was going to heaven. Recently, during a traumatic surgery that nearly killed him, God took him to hell to show him his true eternal destination. After surgery and during recovery, John...

Drawing on concepts from psychology and a broad perspective on Christian faith, provides a sensitive and practical resource that will help children ages 7 to 13 cope with the death of a loved one.

Not your typical book about grief, the redbird sings the song of hope is the perfect telling of what grieving people wish others knew. Kandy Noles Stevens unapologetically explains what isn’t always helpful to the bereaved, but does so with grace...

Surviving the Grief Cave is a moving and true story about one man's journey through deep grief and loss in search of new life, love, and faith.Part 1 introduces Bob, Annie and Stephen, a family of three who are stricken by a life-threatening cancer...

We live in a grief-illiterate society. After the death of a child we often hear "there are no words." But there are words. Oil for Your Lantern offers the newly bereaved, and those who love them, a gentle introduction to life after the death of a child,...

Originally titled in English, My Personal Experiences With the Poor Souls, this book is about the experiences of Maria Simma, visited by souls from purgatory who seek her intercession to be released. She is guided by her spiritual father in discernment...

Losing your child is devastating, making it seem impossible to remember how to function or even breathe properly. Knowing that the Lord understands and empathizes with your pain and grief can offer the peace and comfort desperately needed to move forward...

Reporting Live from Heaven is Patsy M. Voyles' collection of spiritual experiences with those who have passed on. She shares her own visions and revelations alongside the testimonies of other believers who have had similar experiences. Voyles reflects on...

One regular Monday, Kira's oldest son, Vinny age 9, started feeling ill. After an ER visit and a doctor visit saying all was well, they found themselves in the pediatric ER with an unresponsive boy and the diagnosis of AML Leukemia. This book describes...

When Kelsy's husband, Heath, dies tragically in a sudden accident, she is left grappling with overwhelming grief. But through the pain, she discovers that love transcends even death. Navigating life without the one she thought she'd spend forever...

Light Love and Peace: Visits from Heaven is a heartwarming collection of stories from two sisters who spent years caring for patients diagnosed with cancer and other serious illnesses. Through their work, they witnessed profound moments of light, love,...

Nothing prepares you for experiencing deep loss or tragedy. You can find yourself in a new world, where few can understand the depth of your grief and loss.Following the tragic death of her granddaughter, Jennifer put together this grief workbook with...

'God is in control. Cancer isn't. If he chooses to, God still might intervene. But even if he doesn't ... you are safe. And you will never be alone.'Taylor was an energetic nine year old when doctors traced a nagging pain in his leg to a huge tumour...

COVID-19 has transformed our everyday lives. It's as if another world has arrived in the blink of an eye. Yet life is not on pause. We still need to live. The pandemic, like any other time, is a moment both of opportunity as well as challenge.Healthy...

Dr Florence Barrett was a prominent gynaecologist and obstetrician, as well as dean of the London School of Medicine for Women.  Professor William Barrett, her husband, was a distinguished physicist, knighted in 1912 for his contributions to science...

You Can Dominate Every Challenge Life Throws Your WayYou weren't created to struggle-you were created to overcome. In How to Prevail in Every Battle of Life, Jonathan Shuttlesworth guides you on a path to conquering life's toughest challenges, showing...

How do you rebuild your life after it falls apart? Dawn Sanders has traveled that path and lived to tell the tale-twice. With her unique perspective, authenticity and courage, Dawn digs deep into the creation story and unearths a seven-step process by...

Sooner or later, we are all faced with death and are left asking whether death has the last word. The Bible does not pretend that death is not a problem, but instead views it as an enemy that has invaded God's world and torments humankind. The Bible...

Knowing the truth about God is arguably the most important purpose in life for every human being! Have you ever wondered if there is proof that God exists, Heaven is for real, or Jesus Christ is mankind's only Savior? What if there is convincing evidence...

Death comes to us all. Or does it? The end journey is desolate. Or is it? Through an intricately woven tapestry of essays, author Marianne Tanabe reminds and re-exhilarates us through her book, Before the Silver Cord is Severed: Living in Fullness Before...

Going through difficult times? This daily devotional is for Christian women going through challenging times, including divorce, death of a loved one, depression, and other struggles.If you're:going through storms of lifeexperiencing struggles of...

DISCOVER TIMELESS TRUTHS THAT WILL USHER YOU INTO A FUTURE OF FRUITFUL AND FULFILLING LIVING. THIS CLASSIC READ WILL HELP YOU TO GO FORWARD AND TURN YOUR TRIALS INTO TRIUMPHS. The quest to advance, prosper, or fulfill our destiny is a valid God-given...