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Michael Rosen's Sad Book by Michael Rosen
BOOK: A beautifully illustrated read for adults and children about love and loss which explains why it's ok to be sad sometimes.
Remembering Mum by Ginny Perkins & Leon Morris
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: The book Remembering Mum reminds the reader of the need to express grief in a society which all too often sees death as a taboo subject.
The Boys Are Back in Town by Simon Carr
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A father bringing up boys after the death of his wife.
Every Time We Say Goodbye by Anna Blundy
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Anna Blundy's book is an honest account of her personal experience of losing her father.
And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Blake Morrison's book is a portrait of family life, father-son relationships and bereavement.
Living on the Seabed by Lindsay Nicholson
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Lindsay Nicholson looks at the grieving process and offers a roadmap to help all of us navigate a path none of us chooses but all of us must walk.
Love Untethered: How to Live When Your Child Dies by Vanessa May
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Vanessa May gives a moving account of what she went through after the unexpected death of her son, demonstrating that it's possible to survive such a shattering and traumatic loss, even when that might feel impossible.
Dancing When the Lights Go Out by Roger Greene
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: an emotional and profound exploration of grief, loss, and the societal taboo surrounding these experiences.
A Heart That Works by Rob Delaney
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: An intimate, unflinching and fiercely funny exploration of loss by a man who lost his toddler son to a brain tumour.
Lights for the Path by Madeleine Davies
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A guide, through grief, pain and loss including personal stories and case studies.
Living in the Mourning Light by Andrea Corrie
REFLECTION: A combination of reflection and autobiography, the book contains a variety of reflections about our inner strength and innate ability to overcome the worse of situations specifically in this case, bereavement.
Walking Through Winter by Katherine Gantlett
REFLECTION: A personal (Christian) exploration of grief and hope.
The Madness of Grief by Revd Richard Coles
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A memoir of love and loss.
Once More We Saw Stars: A Memoir by Jayson Greene
NOVEL/STORY: A gripping and beautiful book about the power of love in the face of unimaginable loss.
No Place to Lie: Secrets Unlocked, a Promise Kept by Helen Garlick
NOVEL/STORY: No Place to Lie tells the story of corrosive family secrets with an ultimately uplifting conclusion.
Good Grief- Embracing Life at a Time of Death, by Catherine Mayer and Anne Mayer Bird
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Mother and daughter Catherine and Anne, face widowhood on the eve of the pandemic. Sandi Toksvig says this is "The most life-affirming book ever written about death."
Why Not Me?: A Story of Love and Loss by Barbara Want
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Ruthlessly honest memoir of a widow's pain in coming to terms with the death of her husband.
My Dad and Me by Daxa Manhar Patel
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A journey of love... loss...and life. Daxa bravely shares the story of her love and grief for her inspirational father.
Languages of Loss by Sasha Bates
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Languages of Loss: A psychotherapist's journey through grief.
See You Soon by Philippa Skinner
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: An honest and reflective account of a mother's story as she faces up to and lives through her son's death from a heroin overdose in 2007. Skinner is writing for those who are bereaved, those seeking to support people who are, and also, more specifically, for people affected by addiction.
The Empty Room by Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A memoir about sibling loss.
I’ll Write Your Name on Every Beach by Susan Auerbach
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A Mother’s quest for comfort, clarity and courage after suicide loss.
If There’s Anything I Can Do: How to Help Someone Who Has Been Bereaved by Caroline Voaden
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Caroline Voaden was widowed in 2003 with two very young children. She explains how it feels to try and cope after the death of a partner, and she also passes on the advice of many other people who have lost their partners, some with young families, many in later life.
How It Feels When a Parent Dies by Jill Krementz
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: The short writings hold a range of reactions to the death of a parent. The authors come from different backgrounds, situations and circumstances, yet they hold one thing in common: losing a parent.
Losing Someone you Love: When a Brother or Sister Dies by Elizabeth Richter
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: For young and older teenagers about losing siblings.
Love, Interrupted by Simon Thomas
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Love, Interrupted is a moving story of love, loss, faith, and family.: Love, Interrupted is a moving story of love, loss, faith, and family.
Beyond Grief by Carol Staudacher
REFLECTION: A guide for recovering from the death of a loved one.
Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience and Finding Joy by Sandberg & Grant
REFLECTION: After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again.
It’s Not Raining, Daddy. It’s Happy. by Benjamin Brooks Dutton
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A book about surviving grief. A father and son start again after the tragic loss of a wife and mother.
Books on Death for Young Children (Various Titles) by Elke Thompson
FACTUAL: Books (various titles) explaining death in words young children can understand by Elke Thompson.
Ataloss.org: Being a Bereaved Parent Supporting a Bereaved Child
ARTICLE: Information on the AtaLoss.org website about being a bereaved parent
26 Years to Eternity by Lizzie White
NOVEL/STORY: This read, illustrates the personal journey of a grieving mother over the loss of her deeply loved son, Robbie, who was tragically and suddenly killed in an accident.
With the End in Mind: Dying, Death and Wisdom in an Age of Denial by Kathryn Mannix
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A book of stories from the bedsides of patients facing death, Kathryn shares the experiences that have enabled her to see dying as something we can plan for.
By a Departing Light by Ian Jennings
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: In Rev Ian Jennings' book, he identifies life lessons through his own experience and how he drew upon the grace of God.
You'll Get Over It: The Rage of Bereavement by Virginia Ironside
REFLECTION: A book drawing on the author and other experiences tackling the death of a loved one.
The Grief Survival Guide by Jeff Brazier
FACTUAL: The Grief Survival Guide is a book that offers practical advice on everything from preparing for the eventuality of death, managing grief, how best to support family and friends, and moving forward.
What a Wonderful World, An Anthology of Joy by Fiona Castle
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Book writing about the depths of grief and the hope that emerges.
Inside Grief: A Personal Journey: Hope for the Grieving and Those Who Care for Them by Katy Laity O'Brien
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Inside Grief is book and a personal account of coping with grief through which the author reaches out to others in a similar position.
Surprised by Grief (on being widowed young) by Janine Fair
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY In her book, Janine places her grief in the context of a transition in order to understand her 'voyage of hope', ending with gratitude to God for all she has received from his hands.
Grieving a Suicide: A Loved One's Search for Comfort, Answers, and Hope by Albert Y. Hsu
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Hsu's book draws on the Christian faith to assist suicide survivors.
God on Mute by Pete Greig
REFLECTION: A book about Pete's own experience of the miraculous power of Christian prayer alongside the pain of unanswered prayer and the common human struggle.
Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: The author of this book, lost his 25-year-old son Eric in a mountain climbing accident, has started the long, unwanted journey to come to terms with his grief.
A Grief Observed by CS Lewis
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Grief Observed comprises the reflections of the great scholar and Christian on the death of his wife after only a few short years of marriage.
A Grace Revealed by Jerry Sittser
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A biography that has become a classic on the topic of grief and loss.
A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: An expanded edition of this classic book on grief and loss-with a new preface and epilogue.
After You by Natascha McElhone
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: After You is a triumphant testament to the resilience of the human spirit after Natascha's loss of her beloved husband.
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A portrait of a marriage and a life – in good times and bad – that will speak to anyone who has ever loved a husband or wife or child. A stunning book of electric honesty and passion.
I’m Grieving as Fast as I Can (On Being Widowed) by Linda Feinberg
REFLECTION: A book about how Young Widows and Widowers Can cope and heal following bereavement.
Death and How to Survive it by Kate Boydell
REFLECTION: This book is a unique and practical guide to coming to terms with the loss of your partner.
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
NOVEL/STORY: A book to help us understand the meaning of the holocaust. A young adult's version also available.
Death and the Family: The Importance of Mourning by Lily Pincus
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: This book deals in detail with what happens when death interrupts close relationships.

