This page of books on grieving the loss of a child is dedicated to all those parents who have lost children of any age. We hope these books will be of some comfort to you on your journey toward acceptance. If you have a favorite book that has helped you, tell us about it in the form below.
enduring the unbearable by joanne cacciatore
In addition to the loss of a very young child, Joanne Cacciatore is a researcher and grief counselor who also trains other therapists. She has pioneered research on how mindfulness can help those who have experienced traumatic grief, and her book brings these effective methods to all who are dealing with grief in the most beautiful and poetic way.
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the book was deservedly added to oprah’s basket of favorite things.
You can read our full review of this book here.
without jenny by mark gunther
This is a novel about the pain of a family after the loss of a daughter at the age of 12 due to a sudden accident. the author has a personal experience of such loss and brings a genuine sensitivity in writing about the tragedy and how the family learns to live again after the loss.
You can read our full review of the book here.
how far is it to london bridge? John Hurley
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Joan Hurley’s daughter died of AIDS in Melbourne, Australia. she was not addicted, economically disadvantaged, or socially disadvantaged and was not infected by transfusion.
Although this book raises awareness of the fact that women get AIDS and that it is not just a disease of gay men, it is a personal story of devastation, despair and survival of a family. The story is based on Joan’s diaries during the time she was with her daughter before she died. it’s about the love, the pain, and the family relationships that helped sustain them through their grief.
freddie: diary of a crib death by sarah key
sarah has written a brave and very personal account of how she survived the death of her son freddie at the age of 3 months. is full of stories about how people don’t know how to talk to you when you’re grieving, and tackles some of the toughest questions, like what do you say when someone asks how many children you have. It’s a frank and sometimes painfully honest account of how she overcame it, and it reflects a courageous attitude and strength that can give hope to other mothers facing this tragedy.
april fools day by bryce courtenay
this is the moving story of how bryce courtenay’s brave son faced the many challenges of living with hemophilia. he then found out that the blood products they gave him to save his life had infected him with the AIDS virus.
The misfortunes of life had certainly been cruel to this remarkable son. it is also a story of how the whole family gave him love and support during his life. shows how a chronic illness in one member of a family affects everyone. one of the worst things in life is seeing someone you love suffer from a long-term illness. you want to take over the suffering for them.
This is a heartbreaking story at times, but the strength and family unity shines through. everyone should be proud of that. being there for a loved one is often all we can do. thank you bryce for sending me this wonderful personal story, your son would have been so proud, his contribution showed his incredible courage. May you both rest in peace.
a broken heart still beats: after her son dies by anne mccracken and mary semel
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This is an anthology of writings put together by two mothers who have lost their children. includes prose, poetry, and essays by famous writers from ancient times to the present. It has great reviews, though it’s not always easy to read, it puts the pain in context. I suggest you read the reviews you can see if you click on the book before deciding if this is for you.
caroline flohr’s child from the sky
Caroline Flohr was a busy wife and mother of five when her 16-year-old twin daughter, Sarah, was killed in an accident.
Painting an intimate portrait of a nightmare in a small community and opening up her family’s life for all to see, Caroline draws the reader into a web of raw emotions at events that could shake any family. Heartbreaking and moving, The Girl From Heaven explores the spiritual journey of loss and love, hope and healing. it is a story of caution, vigilance, living in the moment and being constantly aware that each day could be your last. it is a story about embracing our humanity and our need to connect with one another. Plunging readers into the raw emotions of a fatal car accident involving eight teenagers taking a midnight ride, Caroline Flohr details the many phases she, her family, and her community went through. through her journey to accept, and embrace, a painful loss. flohr challenges the reader to see death not as the end of the journey but as a beginning. A riveting memoir of life and death… an unforgettable testament celebrating the courage of those who weave tragedy into their lives, Son of Heaven is a short and powerful read!
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