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I Wasn't Ready to Say Good-bye is the first book to devote all its pages to the unique challenges of sudden loss, written by two women who have walked the path. They cover such difficult topics as the first few weeks, suicide, death of a child, when a body isn't found, children and grief, funerals and rituals, physical effects, homicide, depression and many others.

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A discussion of the age-old Buddhist teachings on which the classic Tibetan Book of the Dead is based examines the possibility for healing that can occur when people begin to view death as another chapter of life.

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This groundbreaking book interweaves the author's own story with those of hundreds of women across the U.S. Their words express how growing up without a mother continues to affect their relationships with others and themselves.

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In this remarkable book, Dr. Kübler-Ross first explored the now-famous five stages of death: denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Through sample interviews and conversations, she gives the reader a better understanding of how imminent death affects the patient, the professionals who serve that patient, and the patient's family, bringing hope to all who are involved.

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Filled with practical advice on responding to the requests of the dying and helping them prepare emotionally and spiritually for death, this book shows readers how to help the dying person live fully to the very end.

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Incomplete recovery from grief can have a lifelong negative effect on your capacity for happiness. Drawing from their own histories, as well as from others, the authors illustrate what grief is and how it is possible to recover and regain energy and spontaneity.

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The only book to examine loss as a necessary experience for personal growth, "Necessary Loss" takes readers through the typical moments of loss throughout life--from maternal separation to shifting friendships, from divorce to old age. First published in 1986, this life-affirming, life-changing, and timeless book is filled with wise and witty insights into how we all must adjust to the changes that are an inevitable part of life.

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Mourning the death of a loved one is a process all of us will go through at one time or another. But wherever the death is sudden or anticipated, few of us are prepared for it or for the grief it brings. There is no right or wrong way to grieve; each person's response to loss will be different. Now, in this compassionate, comprehensive guide, Therese A. Rando, Ph.D., bereavement specialist and author of Loss And Anticipatory Grief, leads you gently through the painful but necessary process of grieving and helps you find the best way for yourself.

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Written in moments of sadness and longing after his wife's death, C. S. Lewis's A Grief Observed is an honest reflection on the fundamental issues of life, death, and faith. This elegant trade paperback edition of Lewis's classic summons those who grieve to honest mourning and courageous hope.

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Kowalski's new book is full of sound, compassionate advice to get you through the loss of your pet(s). Included are ideas for rituals and ceremonies, spiritual guidance and readings and poems to use for solace.

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This book describes what happens to us whenever we lose someone or something important. We all need a better understanding of the small griefs in life as well as those larger grief experiences that can overwhelm us.

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If you know a child who has experienced the death of a mother, father, caregiver, sister, brother or friend, you may have wondered how you can help. The thousands of grieving children and teens at The Dougy Center have taught us a lot about what does and doesn't help them. We also hear from many caring parents, teachers, and adult caregivers who want to support children who are grieving but aren't sure how to go about it. In response to that concern, we've gathered together the most important stuff we've learned from the kids, and the result is this guidebook. The information in these pages is simple and practical and is drawn from the stories of children and teenagers who have been on the front lines of grief. This guidebook addresses how to include children in decision making, what to expect from different ages of grieving children, and how to provide safe outlets for children to express emotion.

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Winner of the Pulitzer prize in 1974 and the culmination of a life's work, The Denial of Death is Ernest Becker's brilliant and impassioned answer to the "why" of human existence. In bold contrast to the predominant Freudian school of thought, Becker tackles the problem of the vital lie - man's refusal to acknowledge his own mortality. In doing so, he sheds new light on the nature of humanity and issues a call to life and its living that still resonates more than twenty years after its writing.

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This is the classic book for parents whose child has died - and for all who want to help them. Many such parents feel that no one can help because no one can understand the complex ramifications of their tragedy: the exhaustion, the quarrels with mates, the sleeplessness, the panic, the inertia, the horror of laughter - all the seemingly endless aftermath of sorrow and despair. Yet, because she herself is a bereaved mother, Harriet Sarnoff Schiff is able to give genuine comfort. If you have lost a child, you know that pain like yours cannot be erased, and Schiff does not attempt to do so. Instead, she offers guidelines and practical step-by-step suggestions to help you cope with every stage of grief, from facing the funeral to rebuilding your marriage. Her book will convince you that you, too, can find your way back to the land of the living.

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A sequel to the best-selling self-help guide shares the letters received by the author from countless motherless daughters, categorizing each letter by grief stage and including information on how to find support.

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For those recovering from the death of a loved one, here is a collection of daily affirmations and meditations to ease the grieving process and pave the way for healing to begin.

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The heartache of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death affects families everywhere. The impact is great; the aftermath difficult. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart encourages grieving and makes suggestions for coping.

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Whether resulting from death or divorce, moving or hospitalization, or simply the politics of friendship, losing a loved one can be a devestating experience for a child. Claudia Jewett Jarratt provides sound, practical advice and specific techniques for the caring adult who wants to help a child through the stages of mourning and toward recovery.

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Bringing many years of experience in bereavement counseling, the author sketches out some of the issues that arise in the wake of a parent's death and offers practical suggestions for navigating these difficulties.

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The super-seller memoir of a Cherokee boyhood in the 1930s. The most sensitive and evocative autobiographical account ever of the Cherokee way, as seen through the eyes of a young boy in the Appalachian Mountains.

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Reassurance and compassion for those struggling with a loved one's loss.

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Dying Well brings us into the homes and bedsides of families with whom the author has worked, telling stories of love and reconciliation in the face of tragedy, pain and conflict. It provides a blueprint for families, showing them how to deal with doctors, how to talk to friends and relatives, and how to make the end of life as meaningful and precious as the beginning.

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The sequel to Ted Menten's Gentle Closings--written to help the dying person and their loved ones deal with the inevitable goodbye--this book is designed to help the survivors find ways to grieve, let go, and move on after the death of a loved one.

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There are no words that can change the feeling of emptiness we feel with the loss of that special "friend" who shared our heart and life. Their unconditional love and devotion are missed as much as their splendid and unique personality. But we can replace the grief with joyful anticipation when we realize that there is hope and comfort to be found. The words of this book are offered to guide you to that place.

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This unusual self-help book about surviving grief offers the reader comfort and inspiration. Although the book emphasizes the response to the death of a loved one, The Courage to Grieve can help with every kind of loss and grief.

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Drawing on her own ordeal following her husband's suicide, as well as the experiences of other survivors and the knowledge of professionals, the author offers guidance through the various stages of the process of grieving and reconciliation.

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Throughout Getting to the Other Side of Grief, the authors share their stories as living proof that if worked through properly, grief will lead the way to a fresh new life. Complete healing doesn't happen without intentional effort (time alone doesn't heal), and this intentional effort, for complete success, must combine Christian faith and sound mental health practices.

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Victoria Secunda is a journalist, lecturer, d the author of several award-winningbooks, including When You and Your Mother Can't Be Friends. Her Articles have appeared in major publications, and she has been a frequent guest on Oprah and the Today Show, as well as numerous other television and radio programs here and abroad.

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A dog is more than just a petits a loyal companion, a beloved member of the family, a trusted friend. ANGEL PAWPRINTS celebrates dogs from the past and present in a moving tribute.

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Highlighting the special circumstances of facing an untimely death.

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In these remarkable pages are the profound, life-affirming words of Morrie Schwartz as he faced his own imminent death. In 1994, at the age of seventy-seven, Schwartz learned he had ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Undaunted, the former professor embraced his illness, choosing to live passionately and calmly until the end. He also embarked on his greatest teaching adventure: sharing his evolving knowledge of living while dying.

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This is a book about death and life, written for those who have sustained a loss of a loved one, ending a chapter, but who have the possibility of beginning a new chapter, drawing its substance from the pages that went before.

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Here is a positive, sensitive approach for successful recovery from painful loss, including the death of a loved one or friend, divorce, relocation, job loss, retirement, major surgery or onset of chronic illness. It's a book for doing as much as reading. You will find helpful exercises and charts for working through your grief.

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A guide to grieving offers a series of meditations that address such themes as Abandonment, Rage, Exile, Silences, Cherishing, Spiritual Awakenings, and more.

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AWAKENING FROM GRIEF is a treasure chest filled with heart-warming stories of growth, insightful, compassionate wisdom, and useful, inspirational help. It is a superb resource for those who are working to understand the confusing and difficult emotions surrounding loss. It will help the reader to develop a new perspective on loss . . . to recognize that rather than victimizing us, loss gives us the opportunity to develop a deeper experience of life, a deeper experience of love, and a profoundly expanded sense of happiness. It speaks directly to those who are dealing with the loss of a relationship, divorce, the death of a parent, the loss of a spouse, caring for an aging or sick relative, the loss of a child, alcoholic parents, and the illness or death of friends. It is a tremendous aid to those who are grieving, those who care for them, and those who wish to prepare for life's inevitable changes.

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Inspired by Hope Edelman's bestselling Motherless Daughters, authors Diane Hambrook and Gail Eisenberg have created a sensitive,m accessible workbook for women suffering the wounds of early mother loss. A Mother Loss Workbook is designed to help the ,motherless daughter tell the story she needs to tell--her story. Its varied exercises, open-ended questions, writing topics, and activities, drawn from Hambrook's years of work with motherless daughters, provide both careful direction and generous room for self-expression. This book is a safe place where no one will judge a woman, where the work she must do can be done in her own time, at her own pace, and at any stage of mourning. A Mother Loss Workbook is an ideal supplement for personal therapy and support groups, but it is an important--and perhaps the only--tool for women just starting their journey or who are hesitant to go public with their feelings. Whether a woman uses it privately or shares it with a group, no matter how long its been since her mother died, A Mother Loss Workbook will guide her toward fully understanding her loss and taking charge of her future.

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The authors address the special needs and emotions of the survivors - those affected by the suicide of a loved one - explore the natural grief, and the added guilt, rage, and shame that dealing with a suicide often engenders. Includes a directory of worldwide support groups.

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A collection of truly comforting, down-to-earth thoughts and meditations--including the authentic voices of survivors--for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.

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In a series of thoughtful daily devotions, this book offers wisdom, insight, and comfort that will help hurting people through and beyond their grief. Ideal for those struggling with the death of a family member or close friend, as well as those trying to help others deal with the death of a loved one.

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This landmark revisioning of the stages of dying, brilliantly conceived and beautifully written, reveals how the dying process naturally carries us through a profound psychological and spiritual transformation as we reconnect with the source of our being.

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The author of this reassuring book has devoted much of his time to helping terminally ill children, AIDS patients, and their families. Gentle Closings shares their wisdom about ways to say "I love you" while there is still time.

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Even with the help of friends and family, grieving the death of a loved one can be a complex, sometimes overwhelming, process. The Mourning Handbook is written as a companion to those mourners in need of practical and emotional assistance during the trying times before and after the death of a loved one.

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This sensitive guide offers both an overview and specific suggestions for coping with the death of a parent. Topics range from the psychological responses, such as shock, depression, and guilt, to the practical consequences, including dealing with estates and funerals.

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Author and professional bereavement counselor Dr.Wallace Sife updates and expands the widely successful 1993 version for readers who need help coping with and understanding this particular kind of grief. Aimed at examining the impact of the relationship that humans have with pets as well as each stage of the grieving process, this revised edition offers new perspectives on the human-pet bond and unique insights for finding personal answers to the loss.

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Gives needed information to those who work with grieving children. Basic, reader friendly, and talks about what you really need to know and how children respond to grief from infancy to teen.

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This thoughtful exploration of a neglected subject explains the emotional impact of losing parents in the midst of midlife -- and why many underestimate it.

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In her last and most moving book, a much-anticipated autobiography, the woman who transformed the way we think about death and dying offers a remarkable, inspiring portrait of life and living.

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The Orphaned Adult validates the wide array of disorienting emotions that can accompany the death of our parents by sharing both the author's heart-felt experience of loss and the moving stories of countless adults who have shared their losses with him.

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Based on interviews with scores of people and her own experience as a clinical psychologist, the author traces the lasting effect of the premature death of one's parents on all aspects of one's life.

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An exploration of the adult experience of parental death draws upon the real-life experiences of ordinary people to show readers how to come to term with a parent's death.

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Dr. William Kroen offers sound advice, comfort and compassion to any adult helping a child cope with death. Weaving in anecdotes about real children and their families, he explains how children from infancy through age 18 perceive and react to death and offers suggestions for how to respond to children at different ages and stages. Specific strategies are offered to guide and support them through the grieving process.

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Widow to Widow explores every aspect of the challenges facing widows, including dealing with grief and anger, surviving the special days, emptying his closet, money matters, and traveling and eating alone.

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This special book speaks to those who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, sudden infant death and termination of pregnancy. It is also for the caregivers who help them through this difficult time. The voices of other parents who have suffered the devastation of their baby's death are heard throughout this warmly written, insightful book.

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The prize-winning author offers a path that transforms the stress, pain and loss associated with caregiving into an opportunity for personal and spiritual growth.

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Not many books have been written to help the grieving son or daughter deal with the new reality of a deceased father. Smith has combined personal stories from Frederick Buechner, Norman Vincent Peale, Corrie ten Boom, James Dobson, and many other well- known people to help others through their grieving process.

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In this compassionate and moving guide to communicating with the terminally ill, Dr. Elisabeth Küebler-Ross, the world's foremost expert on death and dying, shares her tools for understanding how the dying convey their innermost knowledge and needs. Expanding on the workshops that have made her famous and loved around the world, she shows us the importance of meaningful dialogue in helping patients to die with peace and dignity.

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A profoundly faith-affirming book, Lament for a Son gives eloquent expression to a grief that is at once unique and universal“”a grief for an individual, irreplaceable person. Though it is an intensely personal book, Wolterstorff decided to publish it, he says, “in the hope that it will be of help to some of those who find themselves with us in the company of mourners.”

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Whether through war, a natural disaster, or the serious illness of a loved one or pet, many children must face the reality of death much sooner than their parents would like. This book is designed to help parents and children talk about this difficult time.

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This highly acclaimed resource presents positive steps that can help family and friends find strength as they readjust and return to healthy, productive living.

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