LLOST Recommended Readings
General Books dealing with Grief
- A Mother’s Tears-Poems of Heartbreak, Loss and Discovery, written by Claire Ann Stevenson
- A Mother's Tears - Blog, by Claire Ann Stevenson
- Embraced by the Light, written by Betty J. Eadie, published by Gold Leaf Press, 1994. Eadie’s Embraced by the Light, is an incredible book to read. It took Eadie years before she was able to share her experience with the world. Her book allowed me to be able to visualize where my loved ones are and how happy they all are. The book not only provided me with hope and comfort, but it also changed my image of life after life on earth. I will no longer be afraid to die. Embraced by the Light was the first book that helped me in grieving, and actually changed my way of grieving. Suggestion – read this book first.
- One Last Time, written by John Edwards, published by Berkley Publishing Group, 1999. Through One Last Time, Edward shares with us a little about his life history. In addition, he tells many, many stories concerning some of his readings. After reading this book, I could easily visualize how happy my loved ones are. Suggestion – read this book immediately following Embraced by the Light.
- George Anderson’s Lessons from the Light, written by George Anderson and Andrew Barone, published by Berkley Publishing Group, 2000. In this book, Anderson, a world premier medium, allows us to “hear” what others have heard during readings. `His spiritual communications has brought hope and reassurance to many.
- 90 Minutes in Heaven, a true story of death and life, written by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey, published by Fleming H. Revell, 2004.
- A Grief Unveiled, written by Gregory Floyd, published by Paraclete Press1999
Books about Pregnancy & Infant Loss
- A Guide For Fathers: When A Baby Dies, by Tim Nelson
- An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination: A Memoir, written by Elizabeth McCracken. This touching story written after the author lost her first baby in the 9th month of her pregnancy. This book is deeply moving and will have you not wanting to put it down.
- Companioning at a Time of Perinatal Loss: A Guide for Nurses, Physicians, Social Workers, Chaplains and Other Bedside Caregivers, by RN, Jane Heustis, et al
- Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death of Your Baby, written by Deborah Davis. This book covers things from immediately after the loss all the way to being pregnant after a loss. This book has many quotes form various families that have lost children (pregnancy loss and stillborns) and various topics, such as the differences in how woman and men grieve, are covered.
- I Never Held You: A book about miscarriage, healing, and recovery,by Ellen M. DuBois
- Life Touches Life, written by Loranie Ash. Beautifully written memoir written by a woman who had a still born daughter, Victoria. Very well written. Very inspiring book. Easy to connect with the author. #1 Recommended book on infant loss.
- Miscarriage: Women Sharing from the Heart, by Marie Allen & Shelly Marks
- Mommy, Please Don’t Cry, written by Linda De Ymaz. Questar Books, inc. 1996
- Waiting With Gabriel: A Story of Cherishing a Baby's Brief Life, by Amy Kuebelbeck
- When a Grandchild Dies: What to Do, What to Say, How to Cope, by Nadine Galinsky
Books for Children
- Creative Interventions for Bereaved Children by Liana Lowenstein (2006)
- Help Me Say Goodbye- Activities for Helping Kids Cope When a Special Person Dies by Janis Silverman (1999)
- Remembering Our Baby - A Workbook for Children whose brother or sister died by Patti Keough from Centering Corporation (revised 2006)
- We Were Gonna Have a Baby, But We Had an Angel Instead, written by Pat Schwiebert, is a good children's book for children who have lost a sibling. There are not many good children books on this subject, but this seems to be a pretty good one.
Articles
- Compassionate Friends: Grief in the News
- Coping with Loss: Guide to Grieving and Bereavement
- Dealing with Sudden Grief, by Danny Von Kanel
- Helping / Supporting Someone Who Is Grieving
- Dealing with Grief
- To The Newly Bereaved After Suicide By LaRita Archibald, Founder of HEARTBEAT
- Tips for Recovering from Traumatic Events By INOVA Health Systems website, 2006.
- Trauma, Loss and Traumatic Grief 2005 International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Traumatic Loss Revised.
- Helping Patients, Families, Caregivers, and Physicians, in the Grieving Process, by Christine A. Bruce, MCAT, MDiv, LMFT
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