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Exploring Grief: A Reading List for Understanding and Healing

Writer's picture: Dayana ZamoraDayana Zamora

Exploring the realm of grief can be a profound and transformative journey for individuals seeking solace and understanding in times of loss. The curated list of books on understanding and healing grief offers a beacon of hope and guidance to those navigating the complex emotions that accompany bereavement.

These books serve as companions through the turbulent waves of grief, providing insights, perspectives, and coping mechanisms to help readers navigate the various stages of mourning. From personal narratives of loss to expert advice on the grieving process, each book offers a unique vantage point on the intricate tapestry of grief.

Delving into these literary works can offer a sense of connection and solidarity to those grappling with grief, reassuring them that they are not alone in their experiences. The authors' words resonate with empathy and wisdom, offering a source of comfort and reassurance to readers as they navigate the tumultuous terrain of loss.

Whether you are seeking solace, guidance, or simply a deeper understanding of grief, these books serve as beacons of light in the darkness, illuminating the path towards healing and acceptance. Each page turned is a step towards healing, a reminder that while grief may be a universal experience, the journey towards healing is deeply personal and unique.


Grief Resources


  • Finding the Right Words – Offering Care & Comfort When You Don’t Know What To Say – Bockelman, Wilfred

  • A Gift a Mourning Glories—Shaffer, Georgia

  • A Grief Like No Other – O’Hara, Kathleen

  • Angels: Gods Secret Agents—Graham, Billy

  • At the Hour of Death—Osis, Karlis & Haraldsson, Erlendur

  • Bereavement at Work-A Practical Guide—Charles-Edwards, David

  • Cry Until You Laugh—Obershaw, Richard

  • Dealing with Grief at the Holidays – Tibbetts, Steven. (CD)

  • Getting Through the Holidays When You’ve Lost a Loved One—Sims, Darcie

  • Grief For A Season – Tengbom, Mildred

  • Handling the Holidays – Conley, Bruce

  • Heaven Is For Real—Burpo, Todd

  • How Can I Help – Cerza-Kolf, June

  • If God Is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Bad? – Biebel, David

  • It’s Not Your Fault—Flynn, Jessie

  • Liberating Losses – Elison, Jennifer

  • Life After Loss – Moody, Raymond & Arcangel, Dianne

  • Death & Dying, Life & Living—Corr, Charles A

  • Geranium Morning—Graef, Renee

  • After A Parents Suicide – Requarth, Margo

  • Children Also Grieve – Goldman, Linda

  • For Every Dog An Angel – Christine Davis

  • Not Just a Fish—Maresh, Hemery, Kathleen

  • Saying Goodbye to Your Angel Animals, Finding Comfort After Losing Your Pet—Anderson, Allen & Linda




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