Grief & Loss

Letting go is not a process that comes naturally to us. In this series of honest and poignant essays, Heidi Priebe explores the harsh reality of what it means to let go of the people and situations we love most - often before we are ready to - and how to embrace what comes next....

A courageous, life-changing memoir that teaches us to apply the lessons learned by those nearing their death to our own life....

My family's story of healing, hope and living life in colour - a stunningly moving and uplifting memoir of love, loss and transformation, and navigating unimaginable heartbreak through parenting, work and life by the Brisbane media star and 35-year radio veteran In the wild, flamingos transform...

'I'm not going to tell you that everything happens for a reason. Those words are cold comfort in any traumatic moment. This is what I will say, though: I see you. I hear you. I am with you.' Growing up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Chloe Chapman thought her life would unfold close to home...

A well-written book that is a curious reminder that our in-between life with all its information lies within our subconscious....

Hope and healing for a profoundly fractured world—a pathway home to the brightness, pains, and gifts of being alive The bestselling book on grief and loss from psychotherapist Francis Weller: “One of the best books on grief I have ever read. … It helped me turn to and understand my grief...

As religion declines and rituals fade, we are left without much guidance for one of life's only certainties. This is your handbook for death in the 21st century – a compassionate, practical and surprisingly hopeful guide to understanding mortality.

Written after his wife's tragic death, A Grief Observed is C.S. Lewis's honest reflection on the fundamental issues of life, death, and faith in the midst of loss....

Anyone can see the place where the children died. You take the Princes Highway past Geelong, and keep going west in the direction of Colac....

Anthony Bourdain's long time director and producer takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the insanity of filming television in some of the most volatile places in the world, and what it was like to work with a legend. "The most complete picture yet of Bourdain's complex and conflicted...

Are you experiencing physical or emotional symptoms that no one is able to explain? If so, you may be suffering a traumatic reaction to a past event, teaches Dr. Peter A. Levine. Medical researchers have known for decades that survivors of accidents, disaster, and childhood trauma often endure...

From multi-award winner Whoopi Goldberg comes a new and unique memoir of her family and their influence on her early life....

Would you like to understand the deeper spiritual meaning of physical illness, parenting handicapped children, drug addiction, alcoholism, the death of a loved one, accidents, deafness, and blindness? Your Soul’s Plan (which was originally published under the title Courageous Souls: Do We Plan...

'I'm very, very bad. I don't deserve to have nice things. Nobody loves me.' Three young siblings arrive at Maggie's door after being taken into care. Teachers of eight-year-old Bobby spotted distinct hand-shaped bruises on his arm and his dad and stepmother are uncooperative and hostile to...

'It wasn't a conscious uncoupling. I had my heart ripped out and stamped on.' When Rosie Green's husband walked out after 26 years together, he declined to leave a forwarding address. Instead, he left a devastated woman who turned into someone she barely recognised: unable to eat or sleep, and...

Part memoir, part spiritual exploration, part inspiring stories, Expect the Unexpected provides knowledge and support for tapping into spiritual realms we do not fully understand. Bill Philipps had the kind of childhood that seems too tragic to be true - drug-addicted parents, parental...

A Spirituality & Practice Best Spiritual Book of 2023 Enduring and accessible advice for living with wisdom and compassion―and meeting the end of life with courage and peace Through countless editions and across centuries, The Tibetan Book of the Dead has drawn readers intrigued by the Tibetan...

READ BY THE AUTHOR #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER You deserve to stop suffering because of what other people have done to you. Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can't go on like this, but you don't know what to do next...

With vulnerability and honesty, Jerry Sittser walks through his own grief and loss to show that new life is possible--one marked by spiritual depth, joy, compassion, and a deeper appreciation of simple and ordinary gifts. This 25th anniversary edition features a new introduction and two...

A New Resource for Those Experiencing Loss With It’s OK That You’re Not OK, Megan Devine offers a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we help others who have endured tragedy. Having experienced grief from both sides—as both a therapist and as a woman who...

An explosive, heartbreaking memoir from the widow of Mark Madoff and daughter-in-law of Bernard Madoff, the first genuine inside story from a family member who has lived through- and survived-both the public crisis and her own deeply personal tragedy. When the news of Bernard Madoff 's Ponzi...

"The Urgent Life shines a bright light on the intricacies of the shadows she’s been in, and illuminates the beauty of her urgent life.” —Serena Williams From iconic leader Bozoma Saint John, comes a memoir of grief, and one woman's drive to thrive in the face of loss When Bozoma Saint...

Uma das maiores referências sobre Cuidados Paliativos no Brasil, Ana Claudia Quintana Arantes aborda o tema da finitude sob um ângulo surpreendente. Segundo ela, o que deveria nos assustar não é a morte em si, mas a possibilidade de chegarmos ao fim da vida sem aproveitá-la....

Read by the author, Into the Dark is a firsthand account of what happens to us when we die. Through her ability to communicate directly with the dead, Allison DuBois relays the wants, desires, and experiences of the deceased....

"A book about living that will help readers see more beauty, feel more power, and know more love." - don Miguel Ruiz, international best-selling author of The Four Agreements If the dead could speak, don't you wonder what they would say to those of us they've left behind? What would they tell...

Talking about death won't kill you. Yet in today's world, death remains one of our greatest taboos. As religion declines and rituals fade, we are left without much guidance for one of life's only certainties. This is your handbook for death in the 21st century – a compassionate, practical and surprisingly hopeful guide to understanding mortality.

The official companion to The Wild Edge of Sorrow—reflection prompts, timely exercises, and rituals of renewal for moving with grief and loss from bestselling author Francis Weller “[The Wild Edge of Sorrow] blew me away. I underlined things on nearly every page." —Anderson Cooper, All...

Grief is universal—but it’s also deeply misunderstood. Too often, those who are grieving are left feeling isolated, hurt by clichés, or silenced by the discomfort of others. This book gives voice to those living with loss and reveals what they truly want family, friends, and caregivers to understand. With honesty and compassion, this medical doctor offers a road map for anyone who longs to be more present, supportive, and helpful—but doesn’t know what to say or do.

Read by the author. Faced with an unimaginable loss, Courtney Pray Duke invites you to discover that when life knocks you down, Jesus is nearer than ever, reaching out to help you get back up and stand strong. Have you found yourself wondering, Will I ever be able to make sense of the...

Between Laughter and Loss by A.G. Riley is a story of love, courage, and the unbreakable bond between sisters. When Theresa, full of wit and fire, was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, she chose to live her final year out loud, surrounded by family, laughter, and the small joys that made life worth holding onto. Her younger sister, Annette, became her caretaker and constant companion, walking beside her through hospital rooms, quiet nights, and moments of light that shone even brighter against the darkness.

You are never as alone as you feel. In her memoir, Because “I AM”, Maribel Del Valle-Berdiel traces the quiet, persistent presence of God through the chapters of her life she once believed were beyond repair. From the heavy silence of grief to the unexpected bursts of joy, she offers an unfiltered look at what it means to trust God when life breaks you open in ways you never imagined. A profound part of Maribel’s story includes her medical menopause journey — a journey initiated by a total hysterectomy.

Read by the author. "Vulnerable and slyly funny."--Publishers Weekly "You're doing so well," they tell you. "You're so strong." Meanwhile, you're standing in the middle of your living room, staring at a mountain of grown-man Legos, wondering if it's disrespectful to donate them or insane to keep...

Seit vielen Jahren begleitet Diane Button als Sterbebegleiterin Menschen in ihrer letzten Lebensphase – sie sitzt bei ihnen am Bett, regelt mit ihnen die wichtigen Dinge und unterhält sich über das Leben, das nun hinter ihnen liegt. Was sie von den Sterbenden erfährt, birgt in sich einen Schatz an berührenden Einsichten darüber, was ein »gutes Leben« ausmacht. Denn oft werden sie uns erst im Rückblick bewusst: die Momente, Dinge und Entscheidungen, durch die wir wahres Glück und tiefe Erfüllung empfunden haben. Diane Button öffnet uns die Augen für das, was wirklich zählt.

Terminally Smiling is a luminous, soul-baring memoir from singer-songwriter and storyteller Cinder Shine Ernst, who knows firsthand how to live with beauty and bravery in the face of cancer, chronic illness, grief, and uncertainty. This is not a book about pretending things are okay. It’s about how to sing anyway. Through poetic prose, deeply personal stories, and original songs woven throughout the narrative, Cinder invites listeners into her world, a place where rainbow resilience meets raw truth, and where hope doesn’t require a cure to be real.

I wish everything was black and white. I was a regular college student. College was supposed to be predictable, challenging yet carefree, "the best four years of my life." All of that came to a screeching halt. After suddenly losing a friend to suicide, my world turned upside down. I didn't know what to feel. I felt nothing and I felt everything. I wanted my thoughts to be clear: black and white. But no. It was all just grey. Grey Thoughts is an honest retelling of my college experience, the decline of my mental health during my grief, and my efforts to find something to live for.

A vida afinal é uma obra corajosa e comovente que enfrenta as conversas que a maioria evita: aquelas sobre doenças graves, o fim da vida e a morte. Misturando relatos pessoais, reflexões filosóficas, análises jurídicas e médicas, Cynthia Araújo — advogada da União e pesquisadora em Bioética — convida o ouvinte a repensar a forma como lidamos com a finitude, o adoecimento e as decisões que cercam os tratamentos médicos em estágios avançados de câncer.

Casey needs a family of her own: the joys and the sorrows, people who love her, and a place she belongs—what Zorba the Greek called “the full catastrophe”—and she’s determined to make it happen. Adrift in the world after losing her father to a heart attack when she was eleven and her mother to cancer soon after, the death of her only sibling eight years later strengthens her resolve.

After unimaginable loss, Jose Saenz found himself searching for answers, longing for peace, and desperate to feel joy again. One night, his prayer for understanding was answered in a way he could never have predicted — through a vivid, extraordinary dream that felt more real than waking life.

Everyone experiences grief at some point in their life, whether it’s the loss of a life or the loss of a situation. Fonda’s most powerful grief is the loss of her sister, Brianna, in a tragic accident at age 23. She dives into reflection of the life the two experienced, sending her on a heroine’s journey to change, gaining personal growth through travels in the UK, Europe, and throughout the U.S. By holding onto faith, she finds love in a synchronicity with Brianna, and through research, she practices spirituality to heal from a dark night of the soul.

Death is one of life's few certainties, yet most Americans avoid planning for it. This reluctance to confront mortality often leaves families scrambling during their most vulnerable moments, making difficult decisions under emotional duress and financial pressure. Pre-need planning—the process of arranging and often prepaying for funeral services before they're needed—offers a compassionate alternative. It's a final gift you give to those you love: the gift of clarity, reduced burden, and peace of mind.

A newlywed couple were in the midst of unsuccessful fertility treatments at a nearby center during the time of the Oklahoma City bombing which occurred at 9:02 am on April 19, 1995. The personal heartbreak and simultaneous loss of 15 children at the day care center in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building and its aftermath set a sorrowful resonating tone of great sadness, acceptance, and getting on with life for the veteran marathon runner and his wife.

"Humor bedeutet mehr und ist etwas anderes, als lustig zu sein. Humor heißt, sich immer wieder an die unterstützende Kraft von Lachen und Freude zu erinnern, sie wertzuschätzen und einzusetzen." Krankheit, Sterben und Tod - da gibt es nichts zu lachen, oder? Harald-Alexander Korp sieht das ganz anders.

Son 365 reflexiones breves para sostenerte en los días difíciles y afirmarte en los buenos. Es el amigo que te propone aceptación, responsabilidad y amor propio como ruta para sanar, poner límites y avanzar. Con tono cercano y directo, te habla del duelo, las rupturas, la culpa, la dependencia, la gratitud, el propósito y la acción, e insiste en que la felicidad es calma consciente y que el presente lo construyes con tus decisiones. A este libro puedes darle el orden de lectura que necesites, según el momento de vida que atravieses.

From the author of the “insightful and well-crafted” (The Wall Street Journal) Kennedy and King comes a heart-wrenching and sensitive examination of the tragic loss of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s premature son, Patrick, and how their shared grief brought...

In Holding On & Letting Go: A Story of Love, Life, & Loss, the author shares a deeply personal journey following his wife Marie's diagnosis of stage IV metastatic breast cancer. This life-altering event transformed their shared voyage, shifting from fear to a profound exploration of love and purpose.

As an ICU nurse, Theresa Evans witnessed death and dying on a regular basis. She considered it a privilege and an honor to be with someone when they died. And then her own mother chose a date with death. So begins the extraordinary account of a mother and her three daughters preparing for death while coping with their own grief and impending loss.

¿O acaso conocen ustedes a alguien que antes de los treinta años ya ha superado tres parálisis producto del síndrome de Guillain-Barré, un mes y medio de quimioterapia y una histerectomía radical?

Time doesn't heal grief—in fact, it often makes things harder. In Time Doesn't Heal, best-selling author, grief expert, and widow Teresa Amaral Beshwate challenges one of the most common and damaging myths grieving people are told: that time alone will make the pain fade. For widowed people—especially high achievers—this belief often leads to frustration, self-criticism, and the feeling of being stuck, despite doing everything "right."

The first year of widowhood feels like navigating a storm without a compass. Each morning brings questions that have no easy answers, and the path forward seems invisible. This compassionate short guide meets widows exactly where they are. Written with deep understanding of the unique grief that follows losing a spouse, it offers practical wisdom for the moments when everything feels overwhelming. Short, gentle chapters provide clarity during the fog of early grief, while honest insights acknowledge both the pain and the possibility of healing.

Until Next Time by Lori Johnson, narrated by Lori Johnson and published by Panda Publishing Agency, is a deeply moving and heartfelt memoir that explores love, loss, resilience, and healing after unimaginable tragedy. At thirty-two, Lori Johnson was joyfully expecting the birth of her second child. With a healthy pregnancy and every reason to believe in a smooth delivery, she and her husband were filled with anticipation and hope. But in a turn of events no one could have predicted, their lives were forever changed by a devastating loss that would shape their journey for decades.