Books

I haven’t read all of these, but I have read many of them. I’m a reader.

If you’re a reader, here are some suggestions!

Bereaved Parent, Harriet Schiff: Step-by-step suggestions to help parents cope with the cycle of their grief, written by a bereaved parent

The Fall of a Sparrow, Kent Koppleman: Story of how a father searched for and found meaning after the death of his son

Goodbye My Child, Wheeler and Pike: Comforting book for parents anticipating or experiencing the death of a child

Healing a Parent’s Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas after Your Child Dies, Alan Wolfelt: Ideas to help grieving parents understand and reconcile their grief

How to Survive the Loss of a Child, Catherine Sanders: This bereaved parent and psychologist guides other parents to rebuild their lives

I’ll Love You Forever, Anyway, P. Lindstrom: Personal account of loss of a 27-year-old son

Meditations for Bereaved Parents, Judy Osgood: 35 bereaved parents shared their feelings, insights, and hopes

Recovery from the Loss of a Child, Katherine Donnelly: Reassuring book with accounts of various surviving parents

Tear Soup, Schwiebert and DeKlyen: A story for adults and children about the healing journey through grief

Understanding Your Grief, Alan Wolfelt: Ten essential touchstones for finding hope and healing your heart