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Mary Oliver’s “Heavy” Speaks to the Weight of Grief: The poet eloquently conveys the dizzying effect of loss -
Did Our Ancestors Leave Behind a Map of the Afterlife?: New archaeological discoveries suggest a link between ancient monuments and burial sites -
My Dear Cousin Is Still An Angel at My Side: The story of a young woman who, at 12-years-old, lost a cousin who was also a best friend
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Tag Archives: Lending Insight
“The Five Invitations” by Frank Ostaseski
A spiritual teacher and caregiver shares his wisdom about living and dying well
“The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully” is a complex, thought provoking and thoroughly engaging book about how we can use the certainty of death to create fuller, richer more authentic lives. A collection of … Continue reading
“Grieving: A Beginner’s Guide,” by Jerusha Hull McCormack
The short book on grieving is a road map for the newly bereaved
“Grieving: A Beginner’s Guide,” by Jerusha Hull McCormack is a short book about the nature of grief and the intricacies of the grieving process. It is exactly what the title suggests: a guide for the first-time griever. McCormack describes the … Continue reading
“Indestructible,” By Ben Byer
Ben Byer chronicled his experience with ALS and his worldwide search for a cure
Ben Byer died of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on July 3, 2008. He was 37 years old. Ben was diagnosed with the disease nearly six years prior in 2002 at the age of 31. He was an actor … Continue reading
“The Grief Recovery Handbook, 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses including Health, Career, and Faith” by John W. James and Russell Friedman
A comprehensive guide to moving through loss
“The Grief Recovery Handbook: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses Including Health, Career and Faith” has become a classic of the genre, a comprehensive resource guide to dealing with one of the most difficult emotions … Continue reading
“From Here To Eternity: Traveling The World In Search Of The Good Death,” by Caitlin Doughty
Author Caitlin Doughty traveled the world to see how other cultures care for their loved ones who have died
“From Here To Eternity” by Caitlin Doughty is a fascinating look at funerary practices from around the world. Doughty, herself a funeral home owner, was inspired to witness how death is dealt with in other cultures. She wanted to show … Continue reading
“My Father’s Arms Are a Boat” by Stein Erik Lunde
A children's book about grief and loss
Stein Erik Lunde’s “My Father’s Arms Are A Boat” is a Norwegian picture book that tells the story of a young boy and his father trying to make sense out of the grief that has rocked them since the … Continue reading
