Books for Grieving your: Spouse

• Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant: Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, co-authored this book with psychologist Adam Grant after the sudden death of her husband. The book combines personal narrative with research on resilience, providing practical advice on navigating grief and finding joy in the face of adversity. Buy book here
• The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion: NY Times best seller, Didion talks about how she felt after losing her husband suddenly and how to adjust to life without someone you love. Her writing is very upfront that grief can be messy, unpredictable and gives tips on overcoming this over time. Buy & send book here

Books for Grieving your: Child

• A Broken Heart Still Beats: After Your Child Dies" by Anne McCracken and Mary Semel: Written by two mothers who have experienced the death of a child, this book combines personal stories with insights from interviews with other bereaved parents. It explores the diverse ways individuals cope with grief and provides practical advice for healing and finding meaning in life after such a profound loss. Buy book here
• "Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death of Your Baby" by Deborah L. Davis: Geared specifically toward parents who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death, this book offers understanding and support. It covers a range of topics, including the emotional impact, the grieving process, and coping strategies for moving forward. Buy book here

Books for Grieving your: Parent

• "Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss" by Hope Edelman: Edelman shares her personal journey of losing her mother and also incorporates the stories of other women who have experienced the same loss. "Motherless Daughters" provides emotional support, practical advice, and a sense of community for women going through life without their mothers. Buy book here
• "The Orphaned Adult: Understanding and Coping with Grief and Change After the Death of Our Parents" by Alexander Levy: Levy, a clinical psychologist, explores the unique challenges that adults face when they lose their parents. This book addresses the emotional and practical aspects of coping with the death of parents and provides guidance on navigating the complexities of grief as an adult. Buy book here

Books for Grieving your: Sibling

• "Surviving the Death of a Sibling: Living Through Grief When an Adult Brother or Sister Dies" by T.J. Wray: Wray, a theologian and grief counselor, draws on her personal experience of losing her brother to provide guidance and understanding for those grieving the death of an adult sibling. The book combines personal stories, interviews, and professional expertise to help navigate the complexities of sibling loss. Buy book here
• "Healing Your Grieving Heart After a Sibling's Death: 100 Practical Ideas for Families, Friends, and Caregivers" by Alan D. Wolfelt: Wolfelt, a grief counselor and educator, offers practical and compassionate advice for individuals and families dealing with the loss of a sibling. The book provides specific ideas for coping with grief, supporting others, and remembering the sibling who has passed away. Buy book here

General Grief Books

• “Your Grief, Your Way: A Year of Practical Guidance and Comfort After Loss” by Shelby Fosythia: Acknowledges the challenges of grief, understanding the difficulty of concentration (often referred to as grief brain) and the overwhelming nature of excessive information for those mourning. Written in short paragraphs filled with compassion, realistic expectations, quotes and practical guidance for managing emotions during mourning. Buy book here
• On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler: Emphasizes the essential role of grieving when facing loss. Written by the author who originally introduced the well-known five stages of grief, the book combines practical wisdom, real-life examples, and the author's personal experiences and spiritual perspectives. It serves as a valuable resource with insights to help people get through the complex process of dealing with grief and loss. Buy book here