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Recommended Books, Music And Publications On Death, Loss and Grief Of A Child
Books On Grief Due To The Loss Of A Child
Swallowed By A Snake - The Gift Of The Masculine Side Of Healing - Thomas R. Golden
When Bad Things Happen To Good People - Harold S. Kushner
Chicken Soup For The Grieving Soul - Visit The Chicken Soup Website At chickensoup.com
Getting Through The Night - Eugenia Price
A Broken Heart Still Beats After Your Child Dies - Anne McCracken/Mary Semel
The Bereaved Parent - Harriet Schiff
The Promise Of The Rainbow: When A Child Dies - Patti Fochi
How To Survive The Loss Of A Love - Melba Colgrove, Harold H. Bloomfield, Peter McWilliams
A Time To Grieve - Carol Staudacher
When A Child Has Died - Bonnie Hunt Conrad
Children Of The Dome - Rosemary Smith
Stars In The Deepest Night - Genesse Bourdean Gentry
Trusting God Through Tears - Jehu Thomas Burton
On Life After Death - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
The Next Place - Warren Hanson
The Dawn Of Hope - Eldyn Simons
Good Grief - Granger E Westbert
Why Did This Happen To Me - H. Norman Wright
Life Lessons - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Recovering From The Loss Of A Child - Katherine Donnelly
Roses In December - Marilyn Heavilin
Saying Goodbye To Your Grief - Hardy Clemon
The Morning After Death - LD Johnson
Visions Of The Bereaved - Kay Whitmer Woods
Books For And About Only Child/All Children Deaths And How To Acquire Them
Alive Alone - Kay Bevington. Kay and other bereaved parents whose only child or all children are deceased. This little booklet gives you insight into the problems that these bereaved parents have and suggestions for them in coping with this unique grief experience. Send $1.50 to Alive Alone, Inc., 11115 Dull Robinson Rd., Van Wert, Ohio 45891.
And Then There Was One: Our Journey From Death To Rebirth - Margo & Matt Williams. This compelling book is written by a single mother whose young adult son died by suicide and she is now childless. Margo shares her grief journey through her journal. The book can be purchased from Pooka Publishing Company, P.O. Box 19736, Sacramento, CA 95816 for $14.95.
First Year Of Forever - Ben Van Vechten. This expresses the problems that parents sometimes have when their child dies during the "turmoil years" and also step parenting of an only child. Distributed by Compassionate Friends, P.O. Box 3696 Oak Brook, IL 60522-3696.
For You From Sascha - Sascha Wagner. This is the most recent of Sascha's books that have her poetry and thoughts. Sascha is a bereaved mother of two children, all of her children. She also is the founder and editor of LARGO, a support newsletter for bereaved parents who have endured multiple losses. This bok is available through Barnes & Noble for $9.95.
Grief Walk - Suzi Pinkston. Suzi has written this book in memory of her son, Linn, who lived for 21 1/2 years and died 9-4-89 as a result of positional asphyxia in association with acute alcohol intoxication. This book permits you to walk in Suzi and Jerry's shoes and know there is light and life left for all of us. This will encourage you to step forward in your life and to begin to re-invest by doing things in memory of your child. Send $6.00 to Suzi Pinkston, 314 Arbor, Baytown TX 77520.
I Don't Know How To Help Them - Linda Maurer. Linda has done an exceptional job of putting her thoughts and feelings about the death of a child into thihs book. It would be excellant to give all friends and family members shortly after your child has died. This book is $6.95 and you may write to Linda Maurer, 7386 Buckingham Ct., Boulder, CO 80301.
I'll See You In The Sunrise - Penny Young. In spirit Publishing 921 Bliss Ave. Clovis, CA 93611 for $14.00. Penny and Ray's only child, Matthew died 9/14/94. Penny takes you through the first two years of her grief journey. She eloquently shares her soul, thoughts, heart and inner being. This book will give you assurance of hope and survival.
Now Childless - Don Hackett & Kay Bevington. This booklet is designed to assist parents of an only child/all children in handling the special problems that are encountered in bereavement. Obtain from Compassionate Friends, P.O. Box 3696 Oak Brook IL. 60522-3696. $6.95 plus postage.
Parting Is Not Goodbye - Kelly Osmont. Kelly's only child, Aaron, was kicked by a horse and died later. This booklet gives insight to those single parents with an only child. This can be obtained from Kelly Osmont, Water Tower Professional Bldg., 5331 SW Macadam Ave. Suite 275, Portland, OR 97201-3849.
Perfect Vision - Sharon Brunner. This is an inspirational book that deals with a mother's tragic experience when she discovers her daughter has a rare form of cancer. Sharon is a parent of an only child. Send $12.50 Research Triangle Publications, P.O. Box 1130, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27256 and on Amazon.com.
Tears From A Mother's Heart - Mary Ann White. This book captivates you immediately when you view the cover that she designed with her son, Jay's photo. Mary Ann tells the story of Jay's life and death through words and photos. She also details her struggle with grief and the problems she encountered as a single parent with Jay being her only child. The book is $7.00 and you may order from Mary Ann White, 3940 Deer Valley Drive, Unit B, Marion IA 52302.
The Loss Of My Only Child - Cindy Viar. Contact Cindy at 302 School St., Camp Point IL 62320 and mail $11.00. An excellent book that expresses the emotion when an only child dies. She gives some excellent guides for seeking help during your grief.
The Reluctant Survivor - Dany Sherlock. An outstanding little book of articles and poetry. Her poems have been very popular in England. Her only child died in his sleep at the age of 8. $10.00 should be sent to Dany Sherlock, 27 Harrow Rd., Armthorpe, Dorchester, S Yorkshire, England, DN33HU.
Saying Olin To Say Goodbye - Don Hackett. This is a collection of thoughts, poems and short stories about his only child, Olin, who was an adopted child and died as a result of an accidental hanging. This can be obtained by writing to Don Hackett 28 Main St. Apt. 1 Kingston, MA 02364.
The Sorrow And The Light - Sascha Wagner. This little book is interspersed with poetry and thoughts that will assist any bereaved parent in their grief journey. This is a must for your library. It can be easily picked up and read a few pages at a time when the attention span is so short for the newly bereaved. Send $9.50 to L.A.R.G.O., Wagner 1192 South Uvalda St., Aurora, CO 80012.
Standing Beside You - Linda Maurer. Linda's second book is wonderful and her insightful thoughts and hope filled words are tremendously beneficial for all who must travel over the uncharted waters of grief. Molly, an only child, died as a result of a train accident while traveling in Mexico. Linda shares her story and also many hints on how to cope after the death of your child. Mail $11.19 to Linda Maurer, 7386 Buckingham Court, Boulder, CO 80301.
When Your Child Dies - Julane Grant. Julane's only child Darren, 22, died in a car accident with two friends on 8-31-90. This is an easy straight forward book that gives helpful suggestions to others about our grief. Available from Angel Hugs, P.O. Box 843, Scappoose, OR 97056-0843 for $6.95.
Whispers In The Wind - Debbi Dickinson. This little poetry book is an example of how Debbi speaks from her heart. Debbi and Curt have endured the deaths of three children that were miscarried. You may obtain this by writing to Debbi Dickinson, 876 Springhill Circle, Naperville, IL 60563.
Wintersun - Sascha Wagner. The title is symbolic for in the writer of our grief the sun is still shining. Send $10.00 to L.A.R.G.O. 1192 Uvalda St., Aurora, CO 80012.
General Grief Books Recommended For Bereaved Parents And How To Acquire Them
Are You Weeping With Me God? - Martha Clark. This is a book written from her journal and can be obtained from Broadman Press, Nashville, TN.
Dear Cheyenne - Joanne Cacciatore. Published in 1996 by MISS. To order copies call 1-800-979-1000 for $7.95. The author wrote this book after her duaghter was stillborn in 1994. The book is written as a journal and poetry is included. Each page is filled with love and pain but ends with hope.
For Bereaved Grandparents - Margaret Gerner. This is a small booklet that is a resource for grandparents when they are grieving, by contacting Centering Corp. Box 3367, Omaha, NE 68103 for $3.45. Margaret's granddaughter is deceased and an only child.
God Is A Birdwatcher - Linda Musser. Linda writes about her anger with God and how difficult it is for her to accept her son's death. This is also written as a journal and can be obtained from the Centering Corp. Box 3367, Omaha, NE 68103 for $6.45.
Hello From Heaven - Bill & Judy Guggenheim. This is a compelling collection of 353 After Death Communications - ADC's - that offer powerful emotional and spiritual healing...especially for those who are bereaved or are fearful of death. These experiences and events challenge all doubts about life after death! It is available for $14.95 plus shipping by contacting the ADC Project, P.O. Box 99166070, Longwood FL. 32791.
Lost Dreams - Deb Baresic. This booklet is for parents experiencing pregnancy loss and can be obtained from Parkview Memorial Hospital 2200 Randallia Avenue, Ft. Wayne IN 46805 for $4.50.
More Than Surviving - Kelly Osmont. This little booklet is a manual that assists those in bereavement in ways of caring for themselves. It can be obtained fro Centering Corp. Box 3367 Omaha NE 68103 for $3.65.
Roses In December - Marilyn Heavilin. This book is the first in a series of three that she has written. It is especially good for those who are newly bereaved. It can be obtained from Marilyn Heavilin P.O Box 1612 Redlands, CA 92373 for $9.00 or ant Christian book store.
Songs From The Edge - Fay Hardin. Fay's book is an anthology of poems and thoughts. It can be obtained from Butterfly House Publications, 809 Queen City Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, for $7.50.
Suicide Of A Child - Joy & Marvin Johnson And Adina Wrobleski. This book is filled with support for the family and it deals with the social stigma, guilt, anger, and ups and downs of recovery. It can be obtained from the Centering Corp. for $2.65 plus postage.
What Can I Say? - Kelly Osmont is an excellent little manual to be given to those who are friends and family of bereaved. This can be obtained from Nobility Press P.O. Box 17603 Portland OR 97217 for $3.50.
When The Bough Breaks - Judith R. Bernstein PH. D. Available through Compassion Friends for $16.95. This author's son died in 1987 and she covers topics from stages of grieving to the effects on a marriage.
When There Are No Words - Charlie Walton. This is a book written from the heart of a bereaved father. This excellent little book is easy to read and helps you through the grief process if you have only been bereaved a short time. Charlie has been a ghostwriter for years but this is his first attempt at telling his own story about his son's death and what their family has endured. It is published by Pathfinder Publishing, 458 Dorothy Ave., Ventura CA 93003-1723 for $9.95 plus $2.75 shipping.
When Your Dreams Die - Marilyn Heavilin. This is the third in a series of three books that she has written. It is a book that gives you courage to go on after your dreams die. It can be obtained from Marilyn Heavilin, P.O. Box 1612, Redlands CA 92373 for $10.00.
Who Lives Happily Ever After - Sharon Turnbull. This little booklet is for families whose child has died violently. It was written by a mother with a degree in mortuary science. She interviewed numerous bereaved parents as she was writing this book. It can be obtained from Centering Corp. for $2.65.
Music
Please visit "Before Their Time" for a collection of memorial songs.
Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth - Cindy Bullens
Listen to "Precious Child" written for TCF by Karen Taylor Good
Publications
Bereavement Magazine - Published 6 times a year. Articles about all types of grief due to death. Subscription is $17.00 for 6 months, $32.00 for 1 year and $59.00 for 2 year. Many other small booklets available. For more information contact Bereavement Publications, 5125 N. Union Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Phone 888-604-4673.
Grief Magazine - Published by ACCORD. New magazine addressed topics for all types of bereavement - Send $25.00 to Grief Magazine, 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 202, Louisville, KY 40219-1927.
Alive Alone Inc. - An international newsletter is published six times a year. It is a collection of poems, articles and information for and by bereaved parents of an only child or all children. Mail your request to Kay Bevington, Alive Alone Inc., 11115 Dull Robinson Road, Van Wert, Ohio 45891. Phone 419-238-7879 or email alivalon@bright.net.
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