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