20 of my Favorite Books on Grief

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I wish I could have a cozy little library with big comfy chairs, a crackling fire place, and all the hot cocoa, tea, and coffee a person could want. The library would be filled with books on grief: books to learn about grief and stories that help you feel less alone. Since that’s not reality, here’s a non-exhaustive list of the books I would include:

The AfterGrief by Hope Edelman

As Long As You Need by J.S. Park

Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Dr. Joanne Cacciatore

The Cure for Sorrow by Jan Richardson

Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler

A Grief Disguised by Jerry Sittser

Grief is Love by Marisa Renee Lee

A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis

Grief One Day at a Time: 365 Meditations to Help You Heal After Loss by Dr Alan Wolfelt

Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry

Harry’s Trees by Jon Cohen

A Hole in the World by Amanda Held Opelt

Hope: A User’s Manual by MaryAnn McKibben Dana

It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand by Megan Devine

Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go by Gina Moffa LCSW

Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngoni Adichie

Try Softer by Aundi Kolber

Understanding Your Grief by Dr Alan Wolfelt

Your Grief, Your Way: A Year of Practical Guidance and Comfort After Loss by Shelby Forsythia

Are there any books you would add?

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  1. Kathee Merrill on March 8, 2023 at 2:33 pm

    A book I was recently recommended: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegrop – a beautifulguide to the ar of lamenting. Very helpful.

  2. Kathee Merrill on March 8, 2023 at 2:34 pm

    A book I was recently recommended: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegrop – a beautiful guide to the art of lamenting. Very helpful.

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