Numbers to call for immediate help - EMERGENCY: 911
- Shawano County Crisis Line (715)-526-3240 or Toll-free at (888)-238-3253
- Menominee County Health and Human Services Crisis Line (715)-799-3861
- Waupaca County Crisis Hot Line (800)-472-3377
- Oconto County
- 8 AM - 4 PM call Oconto Co. Dept. of Health and Family Services (920)-834-7000
- 4 PM - 8 AM call Community Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls (920)-846-3444
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- National Youth Crisis Helpline 1-800-442-HOPE (4673)
Links to Websites on Depression and Suicide American Association of Suicidology www.suicidology.org American Foundation of Suicide Prevention www.afsp.org SAVE (Suicide Awareness/Voices of Education) www.save.org Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network www.spanusa.org Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program www.yellowribbon.org HOPES www.hopes-wi.org National Alliance of Mental Illness www.nami.org
Annotated Bibliography
Grief The following are some resources that can be found at the Shawano Public Library and/or our funeral home. Although you may not feel like reading in the next few weeks, we encourage you to keep this list and perhaps in time you will. Many people have found comfort in reading, as well as a better understanding of some of the emotions and reactions they may experience after the death of a loved one. It can also be helpful to suggest some reading materials to the people around you, who wish to help but may not understand what you are going through or how to help. If you need any assistance in locating these books or are in need of more resources please do not hesitate to call us. A Time to Mourn, A Time to Dance. Aid Association for Lutherans. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home Bartocci, Barbara. From Hurting to Happy: Transforming Your Life after Loss. Location: Shawano Library, 155.93 Bar – Adult Nonfiction Divorce, death, betrayal, loss of home, unemployment ... profound loss takes many forms and involves more than grief. It often means the loss of security, lifestyle, and the sense of belonging. To move away from the pain of loss, you must accept where you are and move forward. Getting on with your life is what it's all about. Barbara Bartocci tells how -- pairing the poignant stories of many people who have suffered deep loss with practical suggestions for transforming pain into the joy of a life that is fulfilling and complete -- even if it is not the life you thought you would have. Baugher, Robert and Marc Calija. A Guide for the Bereaved Survivor. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home If you are looking for a basic Grief 101 book, this 58-page guide is for you. On each even-numbered page is a brief description of a grief reaction (denial, shock, guilt, anger). One each facing page is a list of suggestions for that reaction. This book is especially helpful to the bereaved person who desires grief information without a great deal of reading. Many readers order additional copies to give away. Colgrove, PhD, Melba, Harold H. Bloomfield, MD, Peter McWilliams. How to Survive the Loss of a Love. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home and Shawano Library, 1496 – Audiocassette The classic inspirational first aid guide for emotional hurt. Completely revised and expanded to nearly twice its original size: the 2-million-copy national bestseller that is one of the most directly helpful and inspirational books available on the subject of loss--either by death or divorce--and emotional recovery. Doka, Kenneth J., Jennings, Bruce & Corr, Charles A. Living with Grief: Ethical Dilemmas at the End of Life. (Hospice Foundation of America) Location: Swedberg Funeral Home Explores a range of issues--including pediatric hospice, historical, religious, sp iritual and cultural perspectives on the end of life, hospice in nursing homes, surrogate decision making, physician assisted suicide, organ donation, and our society's legal tenants of end-of-life care. Doka, Kenneth. Living with Grief after Sudden Loss : Suicide, Homicide, Accident, Heart Attack, Stroke. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home and Shawano Library, 155.9 Liv - Adult Nonfiction Edwards, Nicola. A Brother or Sister (Saying Goodbye to…). Location: Shawano Library, 155.9 Say – Parent’s Shelf Fitzgerald, Helen. The Mourning Handbook: A Complete Guide for the Bereaved. Location: Shawano Library, 155.9 Fitzgerald - Adult Nonfiction A resource of practical and compassionate advice on coping with all aspects of death and dying, from the different kinds of grief & specific ways of dealing with them to viable recovery techniques. Gilbert, Richard B. HeartPeace: Healing Help for Grieving Folks. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home Richard Gilbert is a gifted speaker and writer who touches the heart and stimulates the mind with each word written in this book. He sensitively weaves soul work into his care for those grieving in a way that unites the sacred with human elements of dying and death. Greenlee, Sharon. When Someone Dies. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home Provides guidance and comfort for those recovering from the death of someone they know, offering suggestions for how to survive the grief and remember the good times. Grollman, Earl A. Living When a Loved One Has Died. Location: Shawano Library, 248.8 Gr - Adult Nonfiction When someone you love dies, Earl Grollman writes, "there is no way to predict how you will feel. The reactions of grief are not like recipes, with given ingredients, and certain results… Grief is universal. At the same time it is extremely personal. Heal in your own way."
If someone you know is grieving, Living When a Loved One Has Died can help. Earl Grollman explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of loss. Suitable for pocket or bedside, this gentle book guides the lonely and suffering as they move through the many facets of grief, begin to heal, and slowly build new lives.
"If you're far away when someone you care about is in mourning, send this book--it's the next best thing to being there. And if you doubt whether your being there will do any good, read this book, and you will learn how to become the wise, reassuring, and understanding person a good friend is when a loved one has died." Hansen, Mark Victor. Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul: Stories About Life, Death, and Overcoming the Loss of a Loved One. Location: Shawano Library, 155.937 Chi – Adult Nonfiction Individual people deal with grief in their own ways and within their own time, but the guidance and support they receive from others is what helps them through it. One of the key messages of Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul is that togetherness and sharing are the keys to moving on. In these stories people share their experiences with coping and they share deep memories. Each one has found that putting thoughts and feelings into words is not only cathartic; it allows them to reconnect with their loved one and others. Words of encouragement are plentiful in this edition and they go straight to the heart. Chapters encompass the complete grieving experience and include: Final Gifts, the Power of Support, Coping and Healing, Those We Will Miss, Special Moments, Insights and Lessons, and Living Again. Heegaard, Marge Eaton. Grief: A Natural Reaction to Loss. Location: Shawano Library, 155.9 Hee – Adult Nonfiction This simple guide helps the bereaved understand that their personal reaction to the death of a loved one is part of a natural process. Hillestad, Elsie. Rays of Hope . Location: Swedberg Funeral Home Hills, Jodi. I am Amazed: Take a Look Around and You Will Be Too. Location: Shawano Library, 158.2 Hil – Adult Nonfiction This is a book that tells your friends how you feel - The special p lace you hold in their lives." I admire those who wake each morning and find a reason to smile, and then give you theirs for no reason at all." I have people in my life who lift my spirit because of who they are. Holmes, Marjorie. To Help You Through the Hurting. Location: Shawano Library, 242.4 H - Adult Nonfiction This book is a collection of things about human hurting, including the greatest hurt of all, losing someone you love. Irwin, Cait. Conquering the Beast Within: One Teen Tells Her Story of Depression. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home For anyone in the clutches of the frightening beast that is depression, this book can help. In vivid words and images, Cait Irwin shares her own compelling story: how she struggled with clinical depression at age fourteen, was hospitalized, sought therapy, found the right medication, and successfully made the long, arduous climb back to good health. This powerful volume shares an inspirational message with all who are waging their own battles with depression: There is a way out. Jensen, Amy Hillyard. Healing Grief. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home Katafiasz, Karen. Grief Therapy. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home The death of a loved one has a powerful and significant impact on a person's life. But the surrounding world often expects survivors to move quickly beyond their loss, to "just snap out of it." A wise and sensitive dissenting voice, Grief Therapy demonstrates how the grieving process takes time and deserves attention. With succinct, meaningful guidelines and hope-filled illustrations, it reassures those who grieve that out of their pain can come profound, transforming healing. Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. Death is of Vital Importance: On Life, Death and Life after Death. Location: Shawano Library, 155.93 Kubler - Adult Nonfiction Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's compilation of talks is just stunning in its simplicity. She has covered all major points on how to live with yourself and others for maximum life experience while taking you on an intimate journey of her own life's unfolding. Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. Living with Death and Dying. Location: Shawano Library, 155.9 K - Adult Nonfiction In this compassionate and moving guide to communicating with the terminally ill, Dr. Elisabeth Küebler-Ross, the world's foremost expert on death and dying, shares her tools for understanding how the dying convey their innermost knowledge and needs. Expanding on the workshops that have made her famous and loved around the world, she shows us the importance of meaningful dialogue in helping patients to die with peace and dignity. Levang, Elizabeth. When Men Grieve: Why Men Grieve Differently and How You Can Help. Location: Shawano Library, 155.9 Lev - Adult Nonfiction This book is a real treasure. It sheds a bright light on the differences and similarities in how men and women grieve and does so in a way that inspires and encourages the reader. It is filled with poignant personal stories by men who have experienced a wide range of grief situations - death of loved one, job loss, parenting dilemmas, divorce. What we discover in this book is what most of us have suspected, but never quite understood - MEN DO GRIEVE. Not only does Dr. Levang helps us understand how men grieve, but she helps us see the common ground that men and women can share while grieving. Her words get to the heart of the matter and strip away myth, stereotypes, and innuendo. So often, relationships suffer during grief or loss as neither person knows how to reach out and each expects the other to grieve just as they are. Dr. Levang encourages us to see the strengths that each partner brings to the grief process and how we can respect each other's 'right to grieve in our own way and at our own pace'. The book is filled with sound, caring advice for women. It encourages us to honor our own feelings while working to understand and empathize with our partner. While this may not be easy, her approach is gentle and supportive. Lightner, Candy. Giving Sorrow Words: How to Cope with Grief and Get on with Your Life. Location: Shawano Library, 155.9 Lig - Adult Nonfiction The founder of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), who lost her thirteen-year-old daughter to a drunk driver, shares her own and others' stories in a unique and sensitive approach to a subject that everyone must face at least once in a lifetime. Lunche, Howard J. Understanding Grief: a Guide for the Bereaved. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home Understanding Grief is a response to the all too common ignorance and misconceptions about grief that are encountered in American society. It begins by providing a practical framework by which to view grief and follows with essential information about common grief reactions, the necessity of mourning, and circumstances in which professional help is advised. Focusing on cycles of grief instead of stages of grief, the human experience of significant loss is more accurately portrayed. It is written with a sensitivity that developed over many years supporting and counseling hundreds of bereaved individuals, and is thoughtful and in-depth in a way that is rare for a guidebook of this length. McGee, James. A Journey Through Grief: Notes from a Foreign Country. Location: Shawano Library The author knows what grief is like when you lose a loved one. I read the book in the hope of learning how to cope with my own grief. The author does an extraordinary job of conveying what it is like. His lessons, although abbreviated, convey the real lessons of how to get through this. Manning, Doug. Don’t Take My Grief Away; What to Do When You Lose a Loved One. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home Gently, with warm, consoling, and practical guidance, Doug Manning addresses the painful, often disorientation aftermath of the death of a loved one, helping the bereaved cope with the emotions and confront the decisions that are an inevitable part of this time of radical life adjustment. Beginning with the premise that "grief is not an enemy; it is a friend. It is the natural process of walking through the hurt and growing through the walk," Manning helps readers face up to grief, move through it, and learn to live again. With the first shock of loss, a survivor is faced with what seems like an overwhelming number of arrangements that must be made immediately. Don't Take My Grief Away is a complete, helpful handbook covering such important areas as the choice of a minister, family dynamics during such stressful times, and personalizing the funeral service. Doug Manning assists us to understand what happens when someone dies, to accept it, and to face the feelings of loss, separation, and even guilt that we experience in realistic yet healing way. The author provides thoughtful advice for rebuilding a grief-shattered life while taking to heart the valuable lessons death and mourning impart to everyone. Manning, Doug. Thoughts for the Holidays: Finding Permission to Grieve. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home Martin, John D. I Can’t Stop Crying: It’s So Hard When Someone You Love Dies. Location: Shawano Library, 155.937 Mar – Adult Nonfiction John Martin and Frank Ferris look at grieving as a painful, but necessary process, emphasize the importance of giving permission to grieve and suggest steps for rebuilding a life without a loved one. Michael, Gail. I Am a Thousand Winds That Blow: the Healing Power of a Remarkable Death. Location: Shawano Library, 155.937 Mic – Adult Nonfiction "You need to forgive her. She's dying, you know." That fateful message from above turned Gail Michael's life in a direction she never expected. Her story is one we all eventually face. Gail's lifelong relationship with her mother had been rocky at best, until that fateful day that Gail realized her mother was dyng. Gail takes us through their family struggles (as her mother tried to raise four children on her own) to their final days together as her mother passes back and forth from this side of the veil to the other. Gail's mother is delighted to see friends and family waiting for her to join them on the other side. I Am A Thousand Winds That Blow shows the change of heart both experienced as they finally opened up to each other. Then after her mother's passing, Gail releases her mother's ashes to the wind. Miller, James E. What Will Help Me?: How Can I Help? Location: Swedberg Funeral Home This book is an excellent resource for anyone who has suffered a loss or for those who care about someone who has suffered a loss. The chapters are short and easy to read (an essential element for those who are grieving). While geared primarily toward those who have experienced loss through death, the "12 Things" are practical and quite helpful for anyone who has suffered a loss of any type. Miller, William A. When Going to Pieces Holds You Together. Location: Shawano Library, 155.9 Mi - Adult Nonfiction Moody, Raymond A. Life After Loss: Conquering Grief and Finding Hope. Location: Shawano Library, 155.937 Moo – Adult Nonfiction If you have ever lost someone or know someone who has, then you know how treacherous it can be to experience loss and the grief it brings. Questions abound. What happens to us after we die? What's the right thing to say to a person who has lost someone? Is it possible to continue to live and enjoy life again after the death of a loved one? How do you work through your grief -- and is this even possible? What good can come from so much suffering? Having grappled with these questions in their own lives and the lives of others, the authors have written Life After Loss as a tribute and a guidebook for those of us seeking comfort and answers. Raymond Moody and Dianne Arcangel have dedicated decades of research and work in the field and have seen how loss and grief have shaped individual lives -- both for the better and the worse. In this book will you learn: How the stress of grief affects you emotionally, spiritually, physically, and mentally, and how you can transform that stress into healing. What the common emotions of grief are and how to work through them. How basic factors like family dynamics, gender and religion shape how you deal with loss. How to give and receive sympathy appropriately. How to tell the difference between functional and dysfunctional grief by recognizing the common characteristics of each. How to adjust to loss with the aid of specific techniques and psychological models. How loss can lead to personal transcendence. How loss has enriched and blessed the lives of survivors: Some people report having stronger relationships, a new appreciation for life, and a deeper spiritual life as a result. How the study of near death experiences has shaped the way we view consciousness and the question of life after death. Obershaw, Richard. Cry Until You Laugh: A Practical Approach to Grief and Death. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home and Shawano Library, 155.937 Obe - Adult Nonfiction O’Connor, Nancy. Letting Go with Love: The Grieving Process. Location: Shawano Library, 152.4 O - Adult Nonfiction and Swedberg Funeral Home Orrell, Herb. Unspeakable: The Truth About Grief. Location: Shawano Library, 155.9 Orr – Adult Nonfiction Through his own journey and the stories of those he's counseled, you begin to see the often surprising ways each of us can make peace with our pain. This healing journey shows you: How "the grief process" fails us Why asking "Why me?" is critical to the healing process What to do with your anger at God, yourself and others When you know you're ready to move on That hope waits for you, in the "hidden stage" of the grieving process Herb Orrell examines the real grieving process from the inside out--through his own decades-long journey through loss and those he has counseled in their darkest hours. Bringing the reader to a place where no grief book has gone before, Orrell speaks out about the anger, guilt, fear and despair that we all experience but treat like some terrible secret. His refreshing and outspoken voice, his stories and his own search for meaning, free us to find our own way through grief to a life of peace, acceptance and finally moving on. Price, Eugenia. Getting Through the Night: Finding Your Way after the Loss of a Loved One. Location: Shawano Library, 152.4 P - Adult Fiction Eugenia Price, one of our most beloved inspirational writers, offers this simply written yet profoundly valuable book for anyone struggling through the loss of a loved one. She writes that the healing process comes first from the knowledge that accepting the loss does not mean we stop missing our loved one. It does mean that through God's strength we can one day learn to live again in the morning light.... This little book is an excellent tool for ministers, laypersons, teachers, neighbors, etc. - anyone who wants to assist someone going through the grieving process. Schiff, Harriet Sarnoff. Living Through Mourning; Finding Comfort and Hope When a Loved One Has Died. Location: Shawano Library, 155.937 S - Adult Nonfiction It gets a plus for acknowledging all mourners: the spouse, children, siblings, other family members, and a group generally omitted friends. Included are all the topics found in other books dealing with death and dying, sorrow, denial, anger, guilt, depression, and acceptances are the issues of powerlessness and the uses of faith. Throughout, Schiff's strong belief in faith is visible but not overpowering. The final section of the book is a brief guide for support groups. Useful for both mourners and support group facilitators, the book is recommended for public and medical libraries. Schocket, Sandra Klamin. My Life Closed Twice: Surviving a Double Loss. Location: Shawano Library, 155.937 – Adult Nonfiction The remarkable story of one woman's journey after unspeakable loss is told with honesty, poignancy and hope. Schoeneck, Therese S. Hope for Bereaved: Understanding, Coping, and Growing through Grief. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home Schwiebert, Pat and Chuck DeKlyen. Tear Soup; A Recipe for Healing after Loss. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home Tear Soup is the story of Grandy, who has just suffered a bi g loss in her life. She blends emotions and memories into Tear Soup as a way to work thru the healing and grieving process Strom, Kristina Chase. From Eulogy to Joy: A Heartfelt Collection Dealing with the Grieving Process. Location: Shawano Library, 155.93 Fro – Adult NonFiction The thoughtfully compiled and well-organized content is cast into a tastefully designed print. The 2002 paperback edition features 100+ contributors--with biographical notes--from all walks of life and groups their writings into 19 categories, from 'The Funeral and the Eulogy' over 'The Gift of Support', 'Alternate Orientations toward Death' to 'Joy'. The contributors share their stories of loss, grief, and joy through sincere and skillfully written essays and poems. It is the quality of the texts and the depth of each author's insights that make this anthology a manifest for the love and compassion of human beings for each other. It shows, too, that it is possible to accept death as a part of life and actually feel like celebrating the life of the beloved one who passed away. This book is a True Labor of Love--love for the living and the dead. Tatelbaum, Judy. The Courage to Grieve. Location: Shawano Library, 155.9 Ta - Adult Nonfiction This unusual self-help book about surviving grief offers the reader c omfort and inspiration. Each of us will face some loss, sorrow and disappointment in our lives, and The Courage to Grieve provides the specific help we need to enable us to face our grief fully and to recover and grow from the experience. Although the book emphasizes the response to the death of a loved one, The Courage to Grieve can help with every kind of loss and grief. Judy Tatelbaum gives us a fresh look at understanding grief, showing us that grief is a natural, inevitable human experience, including all the unexpected, intense and uncomfortable emotions like sorrow, guilt, loneliness, resen tment, confusion, or even the temporary loss of the will to live. The emphasis is to clarify and offer help, and the tone is spiritual, optimistic, creative and easy to understand. Judy Tatelbaum provides excellent advice on how to help oneself and others get through the immediate experience of death and the grief that follows, as well as how to understand the special grief of children. Particularly useful are the techniques for completing or finishing grief—counteracting the popular misconception that grief never ends. The Courage to Grieve shows us how to live life with the ultimate courage: not fearing death. This book is about so much more than death and grieving it is about life and joy and growth. Welshons, John E. Awakening From Grief: Finding the Road Back to Joy. Location: Shawano Library, 155.93 Wel - New Books Awakening from Grief is a treasure chest filled with heart-warming stories of growth, insightful, compassionate wisdom, and useful, inspirational help. It is a superb resource for those who are working to understand the confusing and difficult emotions surrounding loss. It will help the reader to develop a new perspective on loss . . . to recognize that rather than victimizing us, loss gives us the opportunity to develop a deeper experience of life, a deeper experience of love, and a profoundly expanded sense of happiness. It speaks directly to those who are dealing with the loss of a relationship, divorce, the death of a parent, the loss of a spouse, caring for an aging or sick relative, the loss of a child, alcoholic parents, and the illness or death of friends. It is a tremendous aid to those who are grieving, those who care for them, and those who wish to prepare for life's inevitable changes. Wolfelt, Alan. Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart. Location: Shawano Library, 155.937 – Adult Nonfiction Explaining the important difference between grief and mourning, this book explo res every mourner's need to acknowledge death and embrace the pain of loss. Also explored are the many factors that make each person's grief unique and the many normal thoughts and feelings mourners might have. Questions of spirituality and religion are addressed as well. The rights of mourners to be compassionate with themselves, to lean on others for help, and to trust in their ability to heal are upheld. Journaling sections encourage mourners to articulate their unique thoughts and feelings. Wray, T.J. Surviving the Death of a Sibling: Living through Grief When an Adult Brother or Sister Dies. Location: Shawano Library, 155.937 Wra – Adult Nonfiction When T.J. Wray lost her 43-year-old brother, her grief was deep and enduring and, she soon discovered, not fully acknowledged. Despite the longevity of adult sibling relationships, surviving siblings are often made to feel as if their grief is somehow unwarranted. After all, when an adult sibling dies, he or she often leaves behind parents, a spouse, and even children-all of whom suffer a more socially recognized type of loss. Based on the author's own experiences, as well as those of many others, Surviving the Death of a Sibling helps adults who have lost a brother or sister to realize that they are not alone in their struggle. Just as important, it teaches them to understand the unique stages of their grieving process, offering practical and prescriptive advice for dealing with each stage. In Surviving the Death of a Sibling, T.J. Wray discusses: Searching for and finding meaning in your sibling's passing Using a grief journal to record your emotions Choosing a grief partner to help you through tough times Dealing with insensitive remarks made by others Warm and personal, and a rich source of useful insights and coping strategies, Surviving the Death of a Sibling is a unique addition to the literature of bereavement. Wright, H. Norman. Recovering from the Losses of Life. Location: Shawano Library, 248.8 Wrg - Adult Nonfiction Our lives are marked by a variety of losses. Some are life-changing, such as leaving home, the death of a loved one, or divorce. Others are subtle, such as changing jobs, moving, or a broken friendship. But no matter what kind of loss readers encounter, Wright can help them find hope. Writing from his experience, Wright covers such issues as the meaning of grief, blaming God, and learning to express and share grief. Study questions are included. Zastrow, Nan. Blessed Are They That Mourn . Location: Swedberg Funeral Home Zeitlin, Steven. Giving a Voice to Sorrow: Personal Responses to Death and Mourning. Location: Shawano Library, 306.9 Zei – Adult Nonfiction Giving a Voice to Sorrow is a heartwarming and healing look at the unique ways many courageous individuals have shaped and enacted their grief through storytelling, personal ritual and memorials. Authors Steve Zeitlin and Ilana Harlow provide an inspiring look at the creative and personal ways individuals and communities confront their own deaths, come together to celebrate the lives and memories of those they have lost...and find a balance between remembrance and letting go. After the death of your spouse The following are some resources that can be found at the Shawano Public Library and/or our funeral home. Although you may not feel like reading in the next few weeks, we encourage you to keep this list and perhaps in time you will. Many people have found comfort in reading, as well as a better understanding of some of the emotions and reactions they may experience after the death of a loved one. It can also be helpful to suggest some reading materials to the people around you, who wish to help but may not understand what you are going through or how to help. If you need any assistance in locating these books or are in need of more resources please do not hesitate to call us. Finding Your Way When Your Spouse Dies. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home Berry, Mary Ellen. Reawakening to Life: Renewal after a Husband’s Death. Location: Shawano Library, 248.8 Ber – Adult Nonfiction This book weaves together the stories of widows of strong faith who have found rebirth, celebration, and new identity after the death of a husband. Brooks, Anne M. The Grieving Time: A Year’s Account o f Recovery from Loss. Location: Shawano Library, 155.9 B - Adult Nonfiction This book is written for easy quick reading and covers the emotions and feelings of the newly widowed. Felber, Marta. Grief Expressed: When a Mate Dies. Location: Swedberg Funeral Home If you've lost a loved one -- you NEED this book! Take comfort and strength from a therapist's experience Graham, Laurie. Rebuilding the House: One Woman’s Passage through Grief. Location: Shawano Library, 155.9 Gra - Adult Nonfiction Moore, Phylis. He Gathers Your Tears: Words of Comfort for a Widow’s Heart. Location: Shawano Library, 242.4 Moo – Adult Nonfiction Phylis has captured the essence of comfort for anyone in a time of grief. The journal style will be especially helpful as you sort out your feelings of grief and loneliness. I wish I had had this many years ago when I experienced my first 'bout' with loss, but it is here now and is a must-read.' Thank you, Phylis, for sharing your heart and healing. Tengbom, Mildred. When Your Spouse Dies. Location: Shawano Library, 248.8 Ten – Adult Nonfiction The death of a spouse ca
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