Family & Relationships, Death, Grief, Bereavement
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Coming Through the Darkness
A True Murder in Durham Region by Darlene Celia Graham
This is my first attempt, and probably will be the last, at writing a book, and will be of special interest to all those believers in the spiritual realm. You will not be able to put it down until you complete it. As you read this book, you will...
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Imagine Emma
A father's grief journey by Rick Johnston
Every year, 2,200 families in Canada experience the loss of a child under the age of fifteen. Twenty-five years after the sudden death of his two-year-old daughter, Emma, Rick Johnston has written Imagine Emma: A Father’s Grief Journey as a...
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Swallowed by a Jaguar
A Mother's Memoir on the Loss of an Adult Child by Deborah Pearcey, Amber Landgraff and Michelle Retterath
Through the eyes of her devoted mother, Deborah, Swallowed by a Jaguar unveils the vibrant journey of Amber Landgraff, a passionate woman who lived fiercely despite numerous challenges. From an early age, Amber found inspiration in fine art,...
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Where Do We Keep the Screwdrivers?
A Spouse's Guide to Emergency Planning by Luci Hoffman
When Luci Hoffman’s husband passed away after a protracted illness, she thought she was well prepared for the practical, everyday tasks and increased responsibilities she would face on her own. She quickly discovered that was far from the case....
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Paths I Have Walked
by Jo Ann Fuson Staples
Despite what Jo Ann Fuson Staples might tell you, she is no ordinary woman. She has led a remarkable life, full of adventure, love, hardship, and survival. Raised in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky, she comes from a long line of strong...
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A Mother's Tribute to Two Sons
by Sangeeta (vainu) Airi
When we lose a loved one—especially a child— the grief can be overwhelming. Depression sinks in. Without an outlet, it can be impossible to climb back to the light. For anyone who is grieving, A mother's tribute to two sons can be the outlet you...
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Unlocking the Blue Door
Opening Up to Grief by Margaret Schweitzer
Grief is the best known conversation killer in polite society. The subject of death, whenever it arises, is either joked about or quickly discontinued in embarrassed silence. As we so often hear (and say), life is for the living. But what do you...
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For the Caregiver
Providing Yourself Emotional Support on Your Caregiving Journey by Tricia Perrier
A loved one’s terminal illness diagnosis can be terrifying. If we hold onto that fear and carry it into a caregiving role, we will be left exhausted, ill-equipped to cope, and feeling powerless. What’s more, we will find it extremely difficult to...
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You Don't Fall Out of the Universe
Surviving the loss of our son by B. J. Jewett
A hybrid of memoir and poetry, You Don’t Fall Out of the Universe navigates what one family endures before and after the unimaginable loss of a son. With quiet moments of heartache and resilience, Jewett shows the strength in being vulnerable. If...
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Without a Manual
The reflections of a woman in her forties determined to live her fullest life, while facing terminal illness by Sandy Trunzer
In 2009, after being diagnosed with Erdheim-Chester Disease, a rare, life-ending illness, author Sandy Trunzer began a blog, with the simple intention of keeping friends updated on her health. Over time, and with feedback from an ever-increasing...