Grief, Bereavement, and Loss

Alone Together

Love, Grief, and Comfort in the Time of COVID-19

Book - 2020

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Home Made

A Story of Grief, Groceries, Showing Up - and What We Make When We Make Dinner

by Hauck, Liz

Book - 2021/06

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It's Ok That You're Not Ok

Meeting Grief and Loss in A Culture That Doesn't Understand

by Devine, Megan

Book - 2018

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Find The Helpers

What 9/11 And Parkland Taught Me About Recovery, Purpose, And Hope (Grief Recovery)

by Guttenberg, Fred

Book - 2020/09

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Bearing the Unbearable

Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief

by Cacciatore, Joanne

Book - 2017

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Good Grief

Heal your Soul, Honor your Loved Ones, and Learn to Live Again

by Caputo, Theresa

Book - 2017

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Grief Works

Stories of Life, Death and Surviving

by Samuel, Julia

Audiobook CD - 2017

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Good Grief

Embracing Life at A Time of Death

by Mayer, Catherine

Book - 2021/07

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Grief Connects Us

A Neurosurgeon's Lessons on Love, Loss, and Compassion

by Stern, Joseph D.

Book - 2021/05

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Grieving Is Loving

Compassionate Words For Bearing The Unbearable

by Cacciatore, Joanne

Book - 2020/12

In the style of a quote-a-day collection, Joanne Cacciatore distills down the award-winning book Bearing the Unbearable into easy-to-access small chunks,...Show more In the style of a quote-a-day collection, Joanne Cacciatore distills down the award-winning book Bearing the Unbearable into easy-to-access small chunks, and includes much brand-new material, including new prose and poems from Dr. Jo and other sources as well. Show less

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Dancing at the Pity Party

[graphic Novel] : A Dead Mom Graphic Memoir

by Feder, Tyler

Comic Book - 2020

"Tyler Feder shares her story of her mother's first oncology appointment to facing reality as a motherless daughter in this frank and refreshingly funny graphic memoir." "Tyler Feder shares her story of her mother's first oncology appointment to facing reality as a motherless daughter in this frank and refreshingly funny graphic memoir." Show less

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Conscious Grief & Loss Guide

by Leblanc, Lise

Book - 2020

"None of us want to experience the loss of a loved one, but the sad reality is we've all experienced it, and it is certain that grief will come knock...Show more "None of us want to experience the loss of a loved one, but the sad reality is we've all experienced it, and it is certain that grief will come knocking many times throughout our lives. A psychotherapist for more than twenty years, Lise Leblanc has learned that we are rarely fully prepared for a loved one's death or our reaction to it. Like so many others, you may not know how to deal with the emotions, communication problems, and other complexities that arise in times of grief and loss. Although this book cannot take your suffering away, Conscious Grief & Loss Guide will provide you with deep insights and effective strategies. It will answer many of your questions while guiding you to achieve an optimum state of wellness throughout your grief journey."--Amazon.com. Show less

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Counterpoint

A Memoir of Bach and Mourning

by Kennicott, Philip

Book - 2020

As his mother was dying, Philip Kennicott began to listen to the music of Bach obsessively. It was the only music that didn't seem trivial or irrelevant, ...Show more As his mother was dying, Philip Kennicott began to listen to the music of Bach obsessively. It was the only music that didn't seem trivial or irrelevant, and it enabled him to both experience her death and remove himself from it. For him, Bach's music held the elements of both joy and despair, life and its inevitable end. He spent the next five years trying to learn one of the composer's greatest keyboard masterpieces, the Goldberg Variations. In Counterpoint, he recounts his efforts to rise to the challenge, and to fight through his grief by coming to terms with his memories of a difficult, complicated childhood. He describes the joys of mastering some of the piano pieces, the frustrations that plague his understanding of others, the technical challenges they pose, and the surpassing beauty of the melodies, harmonies, and counterpoint that distinguish them. While exploring Bach's compositions he sketches a cultural history of playing the piano in the twentieth century. And he raises two questions that become increasingly interrelated, not unlike a contrapuntal passage in one of the variations itself: What does it mean to know a piece of music? What does it mean to know another human being? Show less

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Nobody Ever Talks About Anything but the End

A Memoir

by Levine, Liz

Book - 2020

In November of 2016, Liz Levine's younger sister, Tamara, reached a breaking point after years of living with mental illness. In the dark hours before daw...Show more In November of 2016, Liz Levine's younger sister, Tamara, reached a breaking point after years of living with mental illness. In the dark hours before dawn, she sent a final message to her family then killed herself. In Nobody Ever Talks About Anything But the End, Liz weaves the story of what happened to Tamara with another significant death--that of Liz's childhood love, Judson, to cancer. She writes about her relationship with Judson, Tamara's struggles, the conflicts that arise in a family of challenging personalities, and how death casts a long shadow. This memorable account of life and loss is haunting yet filled with dark humor--Tamara emails her family when Trump is elected to check if she's imagining things again, Liz discovers a banana has been indicted as a whistleblower in an alleged family conspiracy, and a little niece declares Tamara's funeral the "most fun ever!" Show less

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My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me

A Memoir

by Rosenthal, Jason

Book - 2020

On March 3, 2017, Amy Krouse Rosenthal penned a Modern Love column for the New York Times, "You May Want to Marry My Husband." It appeared ten d...Show more On March 3, 2017, Amy Krouse Rosenthal penned a Modern Love column for the New York Times, "You May Want to Marry My Husband." It appeared ten days before her death from ovarian cancer. Jason Rosenthal describes what came next, even as he struggled with her loss. As he reflects on Amy's gift to him--a fresh start to fill his empty space with a new story--Jason describes how he continues to honor Amy's life and her last wish, and how he seeks to appreciate every day and live in the moment while trying to help others coping with loss. Show less

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Finding Meaning

The Sixth Stage of Grief

by Kessler, David

Book - 2019

"In this groundbreaking new work, David Kessler-an expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving-jo...Show more "In this groundbreaking new work, David Kessler-an expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving-journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning"-- Provided by publisher. Show less

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When God Says No

My Journey Through Grief to Acceptance

by Smit-James, Brenda

Book - 2019

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Growing Forward When You Can't Go Back

by Pawlik, Laurie

Book - 2019

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Once More We Saw Stars

by Greene, Jayson

Book - 2019

Captures both the fragility of life and absoluteness of death, and most important of all, the unconquerable power of love. An unforgettable memoir of courage and transformation. Captures both the fragility of life and absoluteness of death, and most important of all, the unconquerable power of love. An unforgettable memoir of courage and transformation. Show less

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The Art of Leaving

A Memoir

by Tsabari, Ayelet

Book - 2019

"This collection opens with the death of Ayelet Tsabari's father when she was a nine-year-old girl. His passing left her feeling rootless, devastated...Show more "This collection opens with the death of Ayelet Tsabari's father when she was a nine-year-old girl. His passing left her feeling rootless, devastated, and driven to question her complex identity as an Israeli of Yemeni descent in a country that suppressed and devalued her ancestors' traditions. In The "Art of Leaving, Ayelet tells her story, from her early love of writing and words, to her rebellion during her mandatory service in the Israeli army. She travels from Israel to New York, to Canada, Thailand, and India, falling in and out of love with countries, men and women, drugs and alcohol, running away from responsibilities and refusing to settle in one place. She recounts her first marriage; her struggle to define herself as a writer in a new language; her decision to become a mother; and finally her rediscovery and embrace of her family history--a history marked by generations of headstrong women who struggled to choose between their hearts and their homes. Eventually, she realizes that she must come to terms with the memories of her father, the sadness of her past, and overcome her fears if she is ever going to come to terms with herself. With fierce, emotional prose, Tsabari crafts a beautiful meditation about the lengths we will travel to try to escape our grief; the universal search to find a place where we belong; and the sense of home we eventually find within ourselves" Show less

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All the Lives We Ever Lived

Seeking Solace in Virginia Woolf

by Smyth, Katharine

Book - 2019

An intimate work of memoir and literary criticism describes how the author found literary solace and insights in Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse while mourning the death of her beloved father An intimate work of memoir and literary criticism describes how the author found literary solace and insights in Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse while mourning the death of her beloved father Show less

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Life After Suicide

Finding Courage, Comfort & Community After Unthinkable Loss

by Ashton, Jennifer

Book - 2019

When her ex-husband killed himself soon after their divorce, Ashton's world--and that of her children--was shattered. At once a deeply personal trauma, an...Show more When her ex-husband killed himself soon after their divorce, Ashton's world--and that of her children--was shattered. At once a deeply personal trauma, and a devastating public epidemic, suicide affects millions who are left behind and must work through their grief--and sometimes shame--as survivors. In offering the most recent insights into suicide from the medical community, Ashton shows how conversation and community play an important part in recovering from the suicide of a loved one. Show less

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Mourning Has Broken

Love, Loss and Reclaiming Joy

by Davis, Erin

Book - 2019

On the morning of May 11, 2015, Erin Davis, one of Canada's most beloved radio personalities, suffered a devastating blow - the loss of her daughter. Thus...Show more On the morning of May 11, 2015, Erin Davis, one of Canada's most beloved radio personalities, suffered a devastating blow - the loss of her daughter. Thus began Erin's journey of grieving out loud with her family, friends and listeners, and of demonstrating by example how to pick up and keep going after suffering the worst loss a parent can endure. Show less

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Unattended Sorrow

Recovering From Loss and Reviving the Heart

by Levine, Stephen

Book - 2019

Levine addresses the grief from fresh loss but also attends to the pain and troubles caused by the unresolved anguish, sadness and delayed stress than can...Show more Levine addresses the grief from fresh loss but also attends to the pain and troubles caused by the unresolved anguish, sadness and delayed stress than can accumulate over a lifetime. He notes that we may never entirely overcome sorrows but we can confront them with mercy and self-acceptance that smooths the path to healing the heart. Show less

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The Suitcase & the Jar

Travels With A Daughter's Ashes

by Livingston, Becky

Book - 2018

In 2010 a brain tumour took the life of Becky Livingston's daughter, Rachel. Twenty-three years old and an avid traveller, it was her dying wish to keep t...Show more In 2010 a brain tumour took the life of Becky Livingston's daughter, Rachel. Twenty-three years old and an avid traveller, it was her dying wish to keep traveling. Eighteen months later, still reeling from her loss, Livingston sets off overseas, alone, untethered, and determined to continue her daughter's journey. She felt certain that seeing the world through Rachel's eyes would bring her some peace. In her suitcase-Rachel's ashes, heavy but compact travelled with her. Show less

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