While she was in her early twenties, illustrator/writer Hallie Bateman asked her mother Suzy Hopkins, to to record step-by-step instructions for Hallie to follow in the event of her mom’s death. What evolved was a mother’s guidance and support from beyond the grave, extending through days, months and years of life without her. This guide … Read more
Suddenly Without Warning takes readers on the grief journey of Miriam Tarcov, whose oldest child, Joshua, died unexpectedly in a car accident. The book title comes from a traditional Buddhist daily contemplation of the truth of impermanence. It begins with the shock and disbelief of sudden loss, as experienced by Miriam and her daughter Tara … Read more
Earla Dawn Legault and Monica Murphy share a common bond. They both lost sisters, leaving them with a deep and profound grief that isn’t often discussed in our society. In telling their stories, they realized that there was a void in grief literacy that would help those who have lost a sibling. So they came … Read more
Written by Shanice McLeish and illustrated by Maria Finocchiaro, Grief on the Playground is beneficial for all children who have lost someone they loved. This picture book can be used as an aid to help children and adults talk about this very tough subject. Designed for kids coping with the loss of a parent, sibling, … Read more
Nicola and Mark Nuttall’s 18-year-old daughter Laura found out she had only 12 months to live, following a diagnosis of the most aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme. This diagnosis changed the family forever. But while they struggled to adjust and searched for new treatments, Laura made a decision: she would live her life … Read more
One of the hardest things when dealing with the reality of death is being faced with the fact that you’ll never talk to your loved one again; that the words you want to say will never be heard. But they can be written down and mailed. Based in Los Angeles, Postal Service for the Dead … Read more
We Are Carried is a collection of poetry about grief, death, and birth. This book captures the beauty and pain behind becoming a parent while grieving one. Sara Rian encompasses sorrow and loss with joy and learning that both can exist at the same time. It is a journey of loving. You can follow Sara … Read more
We know of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ classic Five Stages of Grief. David Kessler has continued that journey to discover a sixth stage: meaning. In this book, Kessler gives readers a roadmap to remembering those who have died with more love than pain; he shows us how to move forward in a way that honours our loved … Read more
“It’s simply not true that blood is the ultimate bond; some families have become so damaged by trauma that time together is harmful for all involved.” Those who have experienced lifelong estrangements know there is no “Hollywood ending”; fractured relationships can’t be magically “fixed” at the end of life. But there can be profound … Read more
Our animal companions are important parts of our lives and their death is a difficult, life changing event. I’ll Always Love You is a gentle and moving story about losing an animal friend, and the importance of always expressing your love. This tender story is a perfect way to make the topic of loss a … Read more
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