Grief & Loss

From multi-award winner Whoopi Goldberg comes a new and unique memoir of her family and their influence on her early life....

Based on O’Connor’s own trailblazing neuroimaging work, research in the field, and her real-life stories, The Grieving Brain combines storytelling, accessible science, and practical knowledge that will help us better understand what happens when we grieve and how to navigate loss with more ease....

September 2019. Cristina Rivera Garza travels from her home in Texas to Mexico City, in search of an old, unresolved criminal file....

From the indie rock star of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 New Yorker essay that shares the title of this book, comes an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity....

Passionate advocate for end-of-life care and TikTok star Hadley Vlahos shares moving stories of joy, wisdom, and redemption from her patients’ final moments in this deeply personal memoir....

Megan Devine offers a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we help others who have endured tragedy....

A well-written book that is a curious reminder that our in-between life with all its information lies within our subconscious....

For anyone uncertain about the direction of their life or unsure of how to move forward after a loss, Look for Me There is a poignant reflection that offers encouragement to examine our choices, take risks, and discover our truest selves....

A courageous, life-changing memoir that teaches us to apply the lessons learned by those nearing their death to our own life....

TikTok star Julie McFadden—known online as “Hospice Nurse Julie” shares a comforting and informative guide that demystifies our end-of-life journey....

A charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life....

When it comes to the “hard seasons” of life—the death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a job—transformation seems impossible when grief and uncertainty dominate your days. Especially when no one asks to have their future completely rearranged for them....

After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again....

Psychiatrist and author of Life After Life Dr. Raymond Moody and New York Times bestselling author Paul Perry present a groundbreaking book that combines nearly fifty years of afterlife and near-death experience research to provide proof of the existence of the soul and life after death....

Cheryl Strayed, the bestselling author of Wild and Tiny Beautiful Things, finds humor and connection in a poignant short memoir about love, family secrets, and reconciliation....

A newly revised and updated edition of the internationally best-selling spiritual classic, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, written by Sogyal Rinpoche, is the ultimate introduction to Tibetan Buddhist wisdom.

Genevieve (Gwen) Kingston was just eleven years old when her mother passed away, leaving behind a chest filled with gifts and letters to celebrate the milestones of Gwen’s life and each of her birthdays until age thirty.

Noted psychotherapist Francis Weller provides an essential guide for navigating the deep waters of sorrow and loss in this lyrical yet practical handbook for mastering the art of grieving....

Death is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. She is the secret teacher hiding in plain sight....

In this searing memoir, Congressman Jamie Raskin tells the story of the forty-five days at the start of 2021 that permanently changed his life....

In the bluegrass fields of Kentucky, Anne Wilson and her siblings, Jacob and Elizabeth, grew up in the security and love of their family—and Jesus. But when Jacob died in a car accident, Anne was thrust into a painful journey of grief and soul-wrestling that led to God calling her....

Grief Is for People is a deeply moving and surprisingly suspenseful portrait of friendship, and a book about loss packed with verve for life....

An old man lies dying. Confined to bed in his living room, he sees the walls around him begin to collapse, the windows come loose from their sashes, and the ceiling plaster fall off...

Elizabeth Kübler-Ross' groundbreaking On Death and Dying changed the way we talk about the end of life. Now On Grief and Grieving will profoundly influence the way we experience the process of grief....

Whether you are struggling with your own loss or a collective sense of grief, the evidence-based skills in this book will help you mourn in healthy and resilient ways—leading to profound personal growth and a renewed sense of meaning and purpose in life.

When Nicola Nuttall was told that her 18-year-old daughter Laura had only 12 months to live, following a diagnosis of the most aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme, she couldn’t begin to process her emotions. It was her greatest fear come true. But while her mother struggled to adjust and searched for new treatments, Laura made a decision: she would live her life to the full and embark on an extraordinary bucket list.

Ten days before Gwen Kingston turned twelve, her beloved mother - with whom she shared a birthday - died. She left behind two chests - one for Gwen and one for her brother - filled with lovingly wrapped presents and letters marking the milestones she would miss: driver's licences, graduations and every one of their birthdays until the age of thirty. Each gift a chance to reach back into the past and, for the briefest moment, hear her voice again.

Revised and updated, this classic audiobook is one of the first recommended to newly bereaved parents to offer guidance in decision-making after their baby's death and to assist caregivers as they support families. Empty Arms encourages families to meet their babies and say hello before rushing to say goodbye.

This book perfectly captures the essence of enduring and moving forward after experiencing the profound loss of a mother. It's purpose is not just to explore the caverns of grief but to light a path towards healing and resuming life with a new understanding and appreciation for its fragility and beauty. It seeks to acknowledge the pain, the emptiness, and the myriad of emotions that come with this loss, while also offering guidance on how to weave these feelings into the fabric of our being, allowing us to carry forward with strength, grace, and resilience.

Whether you are struggling with your own loss or a collective sense of grief, the evidence-based skills in this book will help you mourn in healthy and resilient ways—leading to profound personal growth and a renewed sense of meaning and purpose in life.

A compassionate, wise guide offering solace and support through losses of all kinds, including often-taboo experiences like financial crises, infertility, or abortion. Certified IFS practitioner Sara Avant Stover draws on her own experiences with heartbreak to ground us during seasons of turmoil and carry us into a whole, openhearted future.

From Elsa Cayat, the psychologist and Charlie Hebdo columnist killed in the 2015 terrorist attack, to Simone Veil and Marceline Loridan, “the girls of Birkenau”; from Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, assassinated in 1995, to Myriam, a New Yorker obsessed with planning her own funeral, to the author friend’s Ariane and her struggle with terminal illness. In telling these stories and her own relationship to them, Horvilleur addresses death and dying with intelligence, humor, and compassion.

Are you a widow or widower grappling with the emotional turbulence of grief and despair following the loss of your beloved partner? Does the journey back to normalcy appear daunting and insurmountable? You are not alone, there is hope. What if there was a way to help you navigate this storm, honor your loved one's memory, regain your strength, and find a path toward rebuilding your life? "Death and Despair: The Emotional Whirlwind" is your lifeline, a spirit-uplifting guide that offers practical tools and heartfelt insights to guide you through this daunting life change and beyond.

Embark on a journey of healing as we explore the depths of pet loss together. In the midst of sorrow, find solace and compassionate guidance to navigate the intricate path of grief.

Are you tired of dwelling on the past and feeling consumed by regret? Do you wish you could break free from the cycle of negative thoughts and emotions that keep you stuck? The 30 Days to Overcome Regret mindfulness workbook can help. Through daily exercises and meditations, you'll learn how to let go of regret and focus on the present moment. You'll discover practical tools to help you accept what you can't change, make amends when necessary, and move forward with a sense of purpose. This workbook is designed for anyone who struggles with feelings of regret and wants to find a way to move ...

As pet owners, we love our pets, and we would do anything for them. But what do you do when your pet dies from old age, illness, or some other unforeseen event? If you are looking for a way for you, or your family, or both to heal, then look no further. When you lose a beloved companion it's not always clear what you should do to manage the physical and emotional triggers that will surely surface. You spent a lot of time with your beloved pet, now that they are gone what adjustments do you and your family need to make?

When Harvard-trained physician Dr. Annie Brewster was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2001, she realized firsthand that the medical system to which she’d devoted her entire career was failing patients. The experience was dehumanizing. Her doctors weren’t listening. And the confusion, fear, and shame she felt around her diagnosis was preventing her from truly healing, claiming her story, and living her fullest, richest life. Here, Dr. Brewster and journalist Rachel Zimmerman each share their own personal stories, acting as expert guides as you move forward on your healing journey.

Anticipatory Grief: A collection of stories from others who have experienced grief in anticipation of losing a loved one. You will gain a better understanding of the dying process and learn how to find your new normal.

This book is a guide for clinicians and laymen who run bereavement support groups. The group process described in this guide runs for 8 sessions. The book includes theory and activities which will help group members work through their loss and hopefully reach the stage of acceptance.

This book was written with the goal of helping those of us going through the process of bereavement to accept loss. The book provides insights into the psychology of death as well as tools to understand that what cannot be changed needs to be integrated into the fabric of our lives.