Recommended Books for Grief & Healing
Carefully selected resources to support you through your grief journey. These books offer comfort, understanding, and practical guidance for healing after loss.
Most Recommended
These highly-acclaimed books have helped countless people navigate their grief
It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand
by Megan Devine, LPC
A profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we try to help others who have endured tragedy. Megan Devine, a licensed clinical therapist who lost her partner in 2009, offers a revolutionary perspective that grief is not a problem to be solved but an experience to be carried. This bestselling book has helped millions understand that their pain is valid and that healing doesn't mean 'getting over it.'
View on AmazonBearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief
by Dr. Joanne Cacciatore
Organized into fifty-two short chapters, this book is a companion for life's most difficult times, revealing how grief can open our hearts to connection, compassion, and the very essence of our shared humanity. Dr. Joanne Cacciatore—bereavement educator, researcher, Zen priest, and leading expert on traumatic grief—accompanies readers through the painful process of grieving.
View on AmazonHealing After Loss: Daily Meditations For Working Through Grief
by Martha Whitmore Hickman
Over 1 million copies sold. The classic guide for dealing with grief and loss. Day-by-day reflections to find solace in our own lives, and comfort in the connection of sharing these meditations with countless others. This timeless book offers 365 daily readings that provide strength, inspiration, and hope for those working through the grieving process.
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Additional books for specific needs and approaches to healing
The Grief Recovery Handbook
by John W. James & Russell Friedman
The 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition of this groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive action program for moving beyond death, divorce, and other losses. This practical guide provides step-by-step methods to help you complete the unfinished business that death and other losses leave behind, allowing you to move forward with your life.
View on AmazonComfort & Joy: A Musical Guide to Navigating Grief During the Holidays
by Andy Tallent
The holidays can be especially challenging for those who are grieving. This unique guide combines music and reflection to help you navigate the difficult emotions that arise during festive seasons. It offers practical strategies and comforting insights for finding moments of peace and even joy while honoring your grief.
View on AmazonDaily Prayers for Grieving Hearts - Prayer Devotional
by Various
A faith-based devotional offering daily prayers specifically written for those experiencing grief. Each prayer provides comfort, hope, and spiritual support during the difficult journey of loss. Perfect for those who find solace in their faith and want to incorporate prayer into their healing process.
View on AmazonThe Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing
by Mary-Frances O'Connor
A psychology guide to physical health and coping that explores the profound connection between grief and the body. This book examines how the stress of loss manifests physically and offers practical strategies for using this awareness as an opportunity for holistic healing of both mind and body.
View on AmazonGrief in Color: A Guided Journal for Healing After Loss
by Rebecca Black
A creative approach to processing grief through art and journaling. This guided journal combines coloring activities with reflective prompts to help you express emotions that may be difficult to put into words. A therapeutic tool for those who find comfort in creative expression.
View on AmazonIt Hurts Because It Mattered: A Guided Grief and Healing Journal
by Ash Merrin
A compassionate guided journal designed to help you feel, write, and grieve without judgment. This journal provides prompts and exercises that acknowledge the depth of your pain while gently guiding you toward healing. The title itself offers a powerful reframe: your grief is a testament to the love you shared.
View on AmazonShattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child
by Gary Roe
Written specifically for parents who have experienced the devastating loss of a child, this book offers understanding, compassion, and hope. It addresses the unique aspects of parental grief and provides guidance for surviving what many consider the most profound loss a person can experience.
View on AmazonGrief: Walking with Jesus (31-Day Devotionals for Life)
by Robert W. Kellemen
A 31-day devotional that guides readers through grief with the comfort of faith. Each day offers Scripture, reflection, and prayer to help you walk through your grief journey with Jesus as your companion. Ideal for Christians seeking spiritual support during times of loss.
View on AmazonIt's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered
by Lysa TerKeurst
New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst offers a message of hope for anyone who has experienced loss, disappointment, or shattered expectations. This book helps readers find unexpected strength and discover that even in the midst of pain, God is still good and His plans are still perfect.
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The books recommended on this page are provided for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are experiencing severe grief or depression, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through the links on this page.