Dying Parent

Where is God when my suffering seems never-ending? Can I really find joy in this fallen world? This powerful book confronts these questions with stories of the author's near-death experience, a daughter's suicide attempt, mental illness, and numerous other gripping stories that demonstrate not only that God is present when we need him, but that through our trials we can find true intimacy with him.  

Letting go is not a process that comes naturally to us. In a world that teaches us to cling to what we love at all costs, there is an undeniable art to moving on - and it's one that we are constantly relearning. In this series of honest and poignant essays, Heidi Priebe explores the harsh reality of what it means to let go of the people and situations we love most - often before we are ready to - and how to embrace what comes next. 

As humans, we all have one thing in common: death. But are you prepared for it? How about your parents and your spouse? You may not like to think about it, but avoiding it will not solve the problems you or your loved ones leave behind. Would you be able to answer the following questions without hesitation right now? If a loved one asked you to get their affairs in order, would you know where to start? Do both you and your spouse know how many bank accounts you have and the account numbers? Do you know where your car’s certificate of ownership papers are? If you were to check your ...

Based partly on the author's experience, partly on her in-depth interviews, and partly on a questionnaire she developed with psychologist Holly Barrett to which almost 600 women responded, Father Loss provides the clearest portrait yet of a very special group of women. As a group, they express their insecurities ("Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever be able to love a man totally...because that would mean I didn't love my father anymore." - Leslie).

This “comforting…thoughtful” (The Washington Post) guide to maintaining a high quality of life—from resilient old age to the first inklings of a serious illness to the final breath—by the New York Times bestselling author of Knocking on Heaven’s Door is a “roadmap to the end that...

This helpful and encouraging resource offers support for everyone accompanying someone at the end of life - from the moment we first learn that someone is dying through the time of death and beyond. Kirsten DeLeo shares down-to-earth advice and offers simple practices to help us handle our emotions, deal with difficult relationships, talk about what matters, listen fully, practice self-care, and work through challenging situations with presence and grace.

A New York Times Bestseller The bestselling historian explains the decline and fall of the once cherished idea of American citizenship. “The Dying Citizen is essential reading for any American who cares about the fate of our nation.” ―Mark R. Levin Human history is full of the stories of...

The iconic, “extraordinary” (The Washington Post) collaboration between bestselling authors Stephen King and Peter Straub—an epic #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy thriller about a young boy’s quest to save his mother’s life. Jack Sawyer, twelve years old, is about to begin a most...

A fierce, lyrical manifesto that dares readers to face death without sentimentality—and reveals dying well as one of the deepest acts of living, loving, and human responsibility. Die Wise does not offer seven steps for coping with death. It does not suggest ways to make dying easier. It pours...

When your only training is as a first class killer, it can be hard to find a job on Main Street. Unless you work for Cobra, the secret agency that takes out the worst of the world’s trash. So when Harry Bauer left the Regiment, the toughest special ops outfit on the planet, Cobra offered him a job, taking out the trash. Bauer had grown up fighting for survival on the streets of the Bronx. He knew everything there was to know about hard reality, and he didn’t buy into fantasies or conspiracy theories. Until, that is, one came knocking on his door...

Surviving the heartbreak of a loved one's suicide - you don't have to go through it alone. Authors Beverly Cobain and Jean Larch break through suicide's silent stigma in Dying to Be Free, offering gentle advice for those left behind, so that healing can begin. 

Grief doesn’t wait for the funeral. When someone you love is dying, the heartbreak begins long before the final goodbye. Holding Space: How to Show Up Before the End is a compassionate caregiver support book for anyone preparing for loss and navigating grief before death—the quiet ache of loving someone while slowly losing them. For many, that journey begins with illness or memory decline, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, when you start grieving long before the final moment. Not every relationship is simple. You might be caring for a parent who was critical, distant, or even ...

Grief is a quiet companion. It doesn’t knock. It doesn’t ask permission. It simply arrives—often when we least expect it, and sometimes, twice in a row. To lose both parents within a short span is to experience a unique kind of heartbreak. It’s not just the absence of two people—it’s the unraveling of a lifelong thread. The people who held your history, your childhood, your roots are suddenly gone. And in their place is a silence that feels both sacred and unbearable. This small guide of hope and sharing was born from that silence. Still Here is not about moving on. It’s about...

Hope and healing for a profoundly fractured world—a pathway home to the brightness, pains, and gifts of being alive The bestselling book on grief and loss from psychotherapist Francis Weller: “One of the best books on grief I have ever read. … It helped me turn to and understand my grief...

The fourth and final chapter in The Kaitlyn Chronicles. As Kaitlyn grows older, she begins to realize that life isn’t just about her. After moving back to California, she not only grows closer to her boyfriend, Danny, but also makes a wonderful new friend, Jeanie. But life isn’t without its complications. A heartbreaking revelation soon turns everything upside down, leaving Kaitlyn to navigate a whirlwind of emotions. In this final chapter, Kaitlyn will discover the true meaning of friendship, love, and healing. Filled with warmth and insight, Jumping Down is a story about learning to ...

This "wise and caring book" (Library Journal) is a guide to understanding and coping with grief and all of the disorienting emotions that accompany the death of our parents.Losing our parents when we ourselves are adults is in the natural order of things, a rite of passage into true adulthood...

A trusted grief expert shares advice on how to navigate the loss of a loved one in this incisive and compassionate guide. "Calm, lucid prose… a humanizing exploration of coping with the life-changing tides of loss” —Kirkus Reviews In Grief is Love, author Marisa Renee Lee reveals that...

A masterful collection of essays from America's most beloved humorist that will take readers to wilder and more entertaining heights than ever. "The preeminent humorist of his generation ... His reluctant charm and talent for observing every inch of the human condition remain intact."...

**Eric Hoffer Book Award 2025 Category Finalist** The Pianist’s Only Daughter: A Memoir is a frank, humorous and poignant exploration of aging in an aging expert's own family. Only daughter and geriatric social worker Kathryn Betts Adams brings to life her colorful, emotionally volatile parents, an English teacher/poet and a music professor/concert pianist, from their heady youth through their final years. As they reach old age and need her help, the author struggles with recurring family dynamics and disappointments, along with limitations to the American healthcare system for older ...

A certified death doula provides an accessible and digestible guide to dealing with the legal, financial logistical hurdles of a parent's death—without losing your sense of humor. Whether you’ve recently lost a parent or you're just trying to plan for the toughest day of your life so far...