Bibliography

The Center For Grieving Children
Recommended Reading for Those Who are Grieving

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Ages: 3-6

About dying by Sara Bonnett Stein. Walker & Company : 1974
Parents and children together. Ages 3 - 6.

Alicia Has A Bad Day by Lisa Jahn-Clough. Houghton Mifflin : 1994.
For no apparent reason, Alicia wakes up in a bad mood. After trying several things to cheer herself, she finally crawls under her bed, where her dog licks her face, turning her back into the happy person she normally is. Ages 3-6.

Animal Crackers: A Tender Book About Death and Funerals and Love by Bridget Marshall. Centering Corporation: 1998.
This book explores aging, memory loss and a special kind of love when a young child's Nanny must go to a nursing home and later dies. They all remember Nanny's Animal Crackers! Ages 3-6.

Annie and the Old One by Miska Miles. Little Brown : 1971.
A poignant, understated, rather brave story of a very real child and how she learns about death. Set against a background of Navajo traditions and contemporary Indian life.
Ages 3-6.

Baby Angels by Jane Cowen-Fletcher. Candlewick Press : 1996.
From the moment baby opens her eyes, baby angels, clad in diapers, act as her guardians. They are her safety net as she climbs out of her crib, and they follow her as she toddles silently, unseen, past her unsuspecting parents and out the door. Ages 3-6.

Badger's Parting Gifts by Susan Varley. Mullberry : 1984.
All the woodland creatures love old Badger, and when he dies, they are overwhelmed by their loss. Then, they begin to remember, and through their memories, the animals find the strength to face the future with hope. Ages 3-6.

The Brightest Star by Kathleen Maresh Hemery. Centering Corporation: 1998.
Molly was scared when her mom was in the hospital and angry when her mother died. She didn't know what to draw when the teacher asked the class to draw a picture of their families. Molly discovers that love never dies and memories stay with you forever.
Ages 3-6.

Caretakers of Wonder by Edens Cooper. Green Tiger Press : 1980.
Wonders of nature- gives a very magical feeling. Ages 3-6

Children's Letters to God by Stuart Hample Workman Press : 1991.
Dear God: I saw a falling star. You should be more careful-Steven. Full of honesty, quirky juxtapositions of thought, and the innocence that all of us recognize, it speaks to the child inside us, and our own childlike wonder. Ages 3-6.

Daddy Is A Monster Sometimes by John Steptoe. J. B. Lippincott, 1973.
Feelings that children have. Ages 3-6.

The Dead Bird by Margaret Wise Brown. Dell Pub.: 1938.
Finding a still warm but dead bird, a group of children give it a fitting burial and every day, until they forget, come again to the woods to sing to the dead bird and place fresh flowers on its grave. Ages 3-6.

Dear Uncle Dave by Yuri Evelyn Norton. Shirley B. Warning : 1993.
The loss of a beloved uncle by a 9-year-old girl. Ages 3-6.

The Ear Book by Al Perkins. Random House : 1968.
A boy and his dog listen to the world around them. Ages 3-6.

Evertt Anderson's Goodbye by Lucille Clifton. Henry Holt : 1983.
A simple, poetic telling of Everett Anderson's feelings as he copes with andaccepts the fact of his father's death. Ages 3-6.

The Fox Friend by Elizabeth Coatsworth. MacMillan Co. : 1966.
Dog story. Ages 3-6.

Geranium Morning: A Book About Grief by E. Sandy Powell. Carolrhoda Books : 1990.
Timothy's father dies in an automobile accident while on his yearly excursion to buy geraniums; Frannie's mother is dying of a rare disease. The two children gain some comfort by sharing the alienation and loneliness of bereavement. Ages 3-6.

Happiness Hill by Leland Jacobs. Merrill : 1960.
Short stories for children about families, pets, nature etc. Ages 3-6.

Happy Birthday To You! by Su Chen Fang. Barron's : 1996.
In a bizarre blend of cheeriness and morbidity, a boy befriends a girl who explains that she has cancer and blithely demonstrates how she plucks petals off daisies to see if she will live. Ages 3-6.

I Know I Made It Happen by Lynn Bennett Blackburn. Ctr. Corp. : 1991.
Feelings. Ages 3 - 6.

Island Boy by Barbara Cooney. Puffin : 1991.
Matthias and his family strive to keep the island beautiful and respect the old ways by passing them on from one generation to the next. Ages 3-6.

The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzman. Jester Co., Inc. : 1995.
The Jester awakes one morning to find laughter missing in his kingdom, and he sets off to recover it in this whimsical rhyming story, which teaches kids about love and overcoming overwhelming odds. Ages 3-6.

Lifetimes: the Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children by Bryan Mellonie.
Bantam : 1983. A pet . . . a friend . . . or a relative dies, and it must be explained to a child. This sensitive book is a useful tool in explaining to children that death is a part of life and that, eventually, all living things reach the end of their own special lifetimes. Ages 3-6.

The Little Kid's Four Seasons Craft Book by Jackie Vermeer and Marian Lariviere, Taplinger publishing company: 1974. This book provides ideas and projects to keep children entertained. It also offers how-to instructions to create exciting crafts.

My Mom is Fantastic by Nick Butterworth. Walker Books : 1989.
The great things about moms, through the eyes of a child.
Ages 3-6.

Nana Upstairs Nana Downstairs by Tomie DePaola. G. P. Putnam, 1973.
Tommy is four years old, and he loves visiting the home of his grandmother, Nana Downstairs, and his great-grandmother, Nana Upstairs. But one day Tommy's mother tells him Nana Upstairs won't be there anymore, and Tommy must struggle with saying good-bye to someone he loves. Ages 3-6.

Only Opal by Opal Whiteley. Illustrated by Barbara Cooney. Putnam and Grosset : 1994.
Born about 1900, Opal Whiteley was five when she was sent to live with an Oregon loggers' family after her parents went to Heaven. Ages 3-6.

Play Book by Steven Caney. Workman Publishing Company:1975. This book is a resource of entertaining activities and play projects that can be ready in moments. These imaginative ideas make use of available resources and stimulate creativity. For activities with children between the ages of 3-6.

Remember the Butterflies by Anna Grossnickle Hines. Dutton Children's Book : 1991.
One summer, two children bring a dead butterfly to their grandfather, and he explains the life cycle of the butterfly to them. That winter, when Grandpa dies, the children and their mother talk about all the things he shared with them, and they see themselves as part of the cycle of life. Ages 3-6.

Sam's Grandma by Darlene Kloeppel. Darlene Kloeppel : 1981.
Coloring book. Ages 3-6

Snips & Snails & Walnut Whales Whale: Nature Crafts for Children by Phyllis Fiarotta. Workman Press : 1975.
Leaf printing, daisy chains, sachet bags, wild bird feeders, apple pin cushions, sand paintings, melon seed necklaces, and more in this child's garden of crafts. A companion volume to Sticks & Stones & Ice Cream Cones, it offers over 100 creative projects to make. Ages 3-6.

Someone Special Died by John Singleton Prestine. Price/Stern/Sloan Published:1987.
An easy to read story that helps children explore feelings over death in a sensitive and practical way.

Story of Jumping Mouse by John Steptoe. Mulberry : 1992.
Based on a Native American legend, this is the tale of a compassionate, courageous mouse who journeys to a far-off land and becomes a magnificent soaring eagle. Ages 3-6.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter.
The story of naughty Peter who disobeyed his mother and nearly came to grief in Mr. McGregor's garden.. Ages 3-6.

Thanksgiving Activity Book by Dan Hayes. Ideals Children's Books : 1992.
Fun-filled pages are packed with puzzles stories games recipes crafts and full-color cutouts for a model of the first Thanksgiving. Ages 3-6.

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst. Atheneum : 1971.
My cat Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney so I could tell them.
But the small boy who loved Barney can only think of nine. Later, while talking with his father, he discovers the tenth -- and begins to understand. Ages 3-6.

There's A Nightmare In My Closet by Mercer Mayer. Penguin : 1968.
Childhood fear of the dark and the resulting exercise in imaginative exaggeration are given that special Mercer Mayer treatment in this dryly humorous fantasy. Ages 3-6.

A Time for Remembering by Chuck Thurman. Simon and Schuster : 1989.
After his grandfather's death, a boy sits alone to remember their shared experiences, then returns to the warmth of his own parents Ages 3-6.

Timothy Duck by Lynn Bennett Blackburn. Centering Corporation: 1987.
Timothy Duck talks about all the feelings he has after his favorite boy gets ill and dies. He discovers the importance of saying goodbye. He also discovers that even though he will miss his friend and remember him, life at the pond goes on. Ages 3-6.

When Sophis Get Angry, Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang. Blue Sky Press : 1999.
An elegant and thought-provoking book for young children in which they learn how to deal with emotions. Ages 3-6.

Where's Jess by Joy Johnson. Centering Corporation:
A small boy's sibling dies and he notices she is gone. The parents tell him what death is about and how it is all right to remember and talk about Jess. Ages 3-6.
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Ages: 7-12

Aarny Aardvark Finds Hope by Donna O'Toole. Compassion Books : 1988.
After the death of his parents, Aarny finds help with Rabbit. Ages 7-12 years.

About dying by Sara Bonnett Stein. Walker & Company : 1974
Parents and children together. Ages 7-12 years.

Am I Still A Sister? By Alicia M. Sims. Big A & Company : 1986.
Written by grieving child for other children experiencing the death of a sibling.
Ages 7-12 years.

Be Bleast by Mary Beth Owens. Simon & Schuster : 1999.
A book of seasonal prayers. Ages 7-12 years.

The Boy Who Sat By The Window: Helping Children Cope With Violence
by Chris Loftis. Small Horizons 1997.
Based on a real incident, it uses free verse to tell the story of a boy who has been shot and killed while riding his bike to work. Ages 7-12 years.

The Butterfly Bush Dawn Michelle Evarts. Library Of Congress : 1967.
A story about love. Ages 7-12 years.

Can You Draw Me A Shooting Star by Toria ReA Toria Rea : 1983.
Journal to color in order to express yourself. Ages 7-12 years.

The Dance by Richard Paul Evans. Simon & Schuster : 1999.
A father smilingly watches his daughter dance at various stages in her life, from childhood to maturity. On his deathbed, he urges her to keep dancing, because he'll be watching. Ages 7-12 years.

Death Is Natural by Laurence Pringle. Morrow Junior Books : 1977.
A simple but factual explanation of the positive side of death deals with overpopulation, extinction, and the life cycle. Useful for discussion. Ages 7-12 years.

Dogsong by Gary Paulsen. Alladin : 1995.
14-year-old Eskimo boy who feels assailed by the modernity of his life takes a 1,400-mile journey by dog sled across ice, tundra, and mountains, seeking his own "song" of himself. Ages 7-12 years.

A Family by Lennart Rudstrom. G. P. Putnam : 1980.
19th Century. Ages 7-12 years.
Reproductions of several of Larsson's paintings of his large family are accompanied by commentary by Rudstrom on the paintings, the life, and the career of this noted Swedish artist

Finding Grampa Everywhere John Hodge. Centering Corporations : 1999
A young child discovers memories of a grandparent. Ages 7-12 years.

Fire In My Heart Ice In My Veins: A Journal For Teens Experiencing A Loss
by Enid Samuel Traisman. Centering Corporation : 1992.
This is a journal that encourages teenagers to work through thier grief in a creative and healthy way. It allows them to keep permanent memories of the person that died. It also gives them skills to help them throughout their life when faced with grief and loss.
Ages 7-12 years.

Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. HarperCollins :
Once there was a tree ... and she loved a little boy." So begins a story of unforgettable perception. Ages 7-12 years.

Grandmother's Song by Barbara Soros. Barefoot Books : 1998.
In the mountains of Mexico, a grandmother passes the seasons with her granddaughter. As the days and nights come and go, grandmother quietly transforms the fearful child into a confident, generous and considerate young woman. Then grandmother dies. Now, the granddaughter must learn to teach her children one of the central mysteries that courses through the cycle of life and death. Ages 7-12 years.

Grover by Vera and Bill Cleaver. J.B. Lippincott : 1970.
A mischievous young boy learns to respect life and all living creatures when his mom gets sick.

How it Feels When a Parent Dies by Jill Krementz. 1993.
Children of mixed races aged 7-16 share their stories and photographs.

Island Boy by Barbara Cooney. Puffin : 1991.
Matthias and his family strive to keep the island beautiful and respect the old ways by passing them on from one generation to the next. Ages 7-12 years.

It's Still a Dog's New York by Susan L. Roth. National Geographic : 2001.
In this parable of childhood bereavement, Pepper and Rover, two New York dogs, are miserable after the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Pepper learns from his friend Rover that even though they're sad, they can go on, and that helping others, expressing his feelings, and allowing himself to enjoy life can lead to healing.

The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. Collier : 1970.
Four English schoolchildren find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist Aslan, the golden lion, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land with eternal winter

Little Stream by Barry Ellsworth. Bonneville Classic Books : 1995.
As the words of this book flow gently across readers' minds and into their heart, their soul will be lifted. It involves a beautiful song taught to a child, a vision quest in the red deserts of the Great Basin, and the sweat lodges of the Oglala Sioux in the dense, deciduous forests of Missouri. Ages 7-12 years.

Love, Mark by Mark T Scrivani. A book of letters written to help children understand the different parts of death and grieving. Life is a journey, these letters are meant to inspire growth and help with living, after a death has occurred.

Losing Uncle Tim by MaryKate Jordon. Albert Whitman & Co. : 1989.
A compassionate, sorrowful story about the death of Uncle Tim from AIDS. Deals with the question of communicability in a low-key, reassuring way.
Ages 7-12 years.

Lost and Found by Rabbi M. Gellman. Morrow Junior Books : 1999.
"Love is like people glue: It sticks us back together when we are apart!" Walks children through losses, from toys to parents-and how they can grow form all of those experiences.
Ages 7-12 years.

Maybe It Will Rain Tomorrow by Jane Zalben-Breskin. Farrar Straus & Giroux : 1982.
A young woman dealing with her mother's suicide. She is torn between anger, sadness, and love. Ages 7-12 years.

The Lost Flower Children by Janet Lisle. Philomel : 1993.
Following the death of their mother, nine-year-old Olivia and four-year-old Nellie are sent to live with Great-Aunt Minty. Ages 7-12 years.

The Man Who Was It by George Panloff. TBW Books : 1990.
Elderly man entangled with children. Ages 7-12 years.

Missing May by Cynthia Rylant.
After Aunt May dies, Summer and Uncle Ob are brought together in their struggles to come to terms with the death.
Ages 7-12

The Monument by Gary Paulsen.
Young boy follows around an artist/historian who is to create a war memorial in his town. A town learns that monuments and memorials are not always made out of stone. Ages 7-12

The Mountains of Tibet by Mordicai Gerstein. Harper & Row : 1989.
This story of the death and reincarnation of a Tibetan woodcutter is a beautifully gentle look at one human being dealing with life's choices and possibilities. Ages 7-12 years.

My Grandfather's House by Bruce Coville. Troll Books : 1996.
"Where did Grandpa go when he died?" is the question that troubles the main character of My Grandfather's House as he views his recently deceased grandfather's body at the funeral home. Ages 1-12 years.

Nadia The Willful Sue Alexander. Dragonfly Books : 1983.
A story about a sister and her family's loss of the oldest brother. Ages 7-12 years.

Northern Lights: The Soccer Truce by Michael Kuskugak. Annick Press : 1993.
Based on an Inuit tale about the mystical aspects of the northern lights--the souls of the dead play soccer using a walrus head as the ball--the author tells about the death of a young girl's mother, grieving, and rejoicing when watching the northern lights.
Ages 7-12 years.

Pirates by Joshua B. Feder. Smithmark Publishing: 1996. Pirates explores the fascinating world of swashbuckling from its roots in the ancient world, through its golden age in the 18th and 19th centuries.

A Rainbow of Suzanne by George Pavloff. TBW Books : 1992.
Suzanne befriends an elderly gentleman who takes care of her while her grandmother is sick. Suzanne becomes an orphan and goes to court so she can stay with Mr. Bootes.
Ages 7-12 years.

Remember The Secret by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. Celestial Arts : 1982.
This beautiful story teaches about love, caring, and loss--especially helpful for children facing life-threatening illness or the loss of a loved one. Ages 7-12 years.

Saturday Night Mulberries by Dorothy Ferguson. Centering Corporation : 1988.
Hurt healed and grown. Ages 7-12 years.

Shooting Stardust by Frrich Lewandowski. Ambassador Books : 1998.
A touching story for both children and parents who have lost a loved one. It does not explain death; it consoles those left behind. It is the story of a young boy who loses his brother and finds that their relationship transcends death itself. Ages 7-12 years.

Snips & Snails & Walnut Whales Whale: Nature Crafts for Children by Phyllis Fiarotta. Workman Press : 1975.
Leaf printing, daisy chains, sachet bags, wild bird feeders, apple pin cushions, sand paintings, melon seed necklaces, and more in this child's garden of crafts. A companion volume to Sticks & Stones & Ice Cream Cones, it offers over 100 creative projects to make. Ages 7-12 years.

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie by May Gibbs. Harper & Row : 1940.
Snugglepot and Cuddlepie set out on a journey to see the "humans" they have heard so much about. In their travels through the bush they meet many colourful characters - the charming Mr Lizard, the helpful Mr Frog, the sweet Little Ragged Blossom and who could forget the wicked Mrs Snake and the nasty Banksia men! Ages 7-12 years.

Tracker by Gary Paulsen. Ages 7-12
Only thirteen, John must track a deer in the Minnesota woods for his family's winter meat, and in doing so finds himself drawn to the doe that he hunts.

Talk To God by Norman Geller. Norman Geller Books : 1983.
Understanding death and dying. Ages 7-12 years.

A Taste of Blackberries by Doris Buchanan Smith. Harper & Row : 1973.
No one, least of all his best friend, dreamed that Jamie's exuberance and a harmless prank could end in his sudden death. But when it does, his friend must find the strength to bear his grief and his feeling that he might have saved his friend. Ages 7-12 years.

Tell Me Papa: A Family Book For Children's Questions On Death and Funerals
by Joy Johnson. Centering for Thanatology Research : 1978.
A gentle explanation for children about death and the funerals. Ages 7-12 years.

The World Book of Children's Games by Arnold Arnold. The World Publishing Company: 1972. A collection of 369 informal, entertaining games for children perfect for parents, teachers, and children looking for entertainment and excitement.

Tim's Dad: A Story About A Boy Whose Father Dies by Ruth Hitchcock. Centering Corporation : 1988. Tim's dad has a brain tumor and is spending his last days at home. Tim finds it really hard to see his strong dad sick and is torn by emotions. Ages 7-12 years.

Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creek. Two stories weaved into one spiritual journey about loss and love, with some humor mixed in. Ages 7-12
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TEENS

Alex, The Life Of A Child by Frank Deford. Viking : 1983.
Alexandra Deford was just eight years old when she died in 1980 following a battle against cystic fibrosis.

Beat The Turtle Drum by Constance Greene. Dell : 1978.
The heartwrenching story of how a young girl comes to terms with her sister's death. Teens.

Blew And The Death Of The Mag by Wendy Lichtman. Firestone : 1975. Blew uses the Mag for strength and guidance. It is the ideal friend. She discovers all of those same qualities in herself and lets the Mag go.

The Boy Who Sat By The Window: Helping Children Cope With Violence by Chris Loftis. New Horizon : 1997.
Based on a real incident, it uses free verse to tell the story of a boy who has been shot and killed while riding his bike to work.

Caretakers of Wonder by Edens Cooper. Green Tiger Press : 1980.
Wonders of nature.

Dead Serious A Book For Teenagers About Teenage Suicide by Jane Mersky Leder. Avon : 1978.
Written to help teens cope with suicide.

Death and Grief by Marge Heegaard.: 1990.
Designed to help explain death and grief to young adults.

A Death In The Family by James Agee. Bantam : 1967.
Close knit family dealing with the death of their father.

A Fine And Private Place by Peter S. Beagle. Ballantine : 1960.
This classic tale is a journey between the realms of the living and the dead, and the eternal power of love.

Fire In The Heart, Ice In My Veins: A Journal For Teens Experiencing A Loss by Enid Samuel Traisman. Centering Corporation : 1992.This is a journal that encourages teenagers to work through thier grief in a creative and healthy way.

A Girl Named Disaster by Nancy Farmer. Puffin : 1996.
A modern-day Shona girl who flees her village rather than marry a cruel man to placate an avenging spirit. Spirits are master players in this story, and to Nhamo they mean life or death.

Hurting Yourself by Joy Johnson. Centering Corporation : 1993.
For young people who have attempted suicide or intentionally injured themselves. Talks about feelings, depression, anger, guilt and blame, pressures and taking care of yourself and getting help.

I Heard The Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven. Dell : 1973.
It tells of a young vicar named Mark, sent to a remote Kwakiutl Indian village not knowing he has less than three years to live.

I Remember, I Remember by Enid Traisonian. Centering Corporation : 1992.
A guide to expressing thoughts on grief and emotions. Thought provoking questions for teens to answer for themselves.

I Want to grow hair, I want to grow up, I want to go to Boise: Children surviving Cancer by Erma Bombeck. Harper and Row: 1989. A collection of stories about children fighting to beat the odds and survive cancer. A heartwarming work which showcases the hope and humor of these brave individuals.

The Islanders by Cynthia Rylant. DK Ink : 1998.
Orphaned after the death of his parents, Daniel goes to live with his grandfather on a remote island off the coast of British Columbia.

Just a Heartbeat Away: When a Mother Dies of Aids. by Gabriel Constons. 1996.
A young woman's story of her mother's illness and death from AIDS.

Kids on the Inside Looking out After Loss by William Steele MA MSW.
Kids Rights : 1994 Results of studies done on the drawings and interviews with kids from 3-16. Teens

The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh. Laureleaf : 1948.
In Hollywood, at Whispering Glades, a full-service funeral home for departed greats, the mononymonous Mr. Joyboy and Aimee Thanatogenos fall in love...with each other and their work. He is chief embalmer, she a crematorium cosmetician. They spend their days contentedly prepping the loved ones for a final appearance.

Matter Of Time by Roni Schotter. Grosset/Dunlap : 1979.
Lisa is 16 and her mother is dying of cancer. Lisa learns about death and about herself.

Missing May by Cynthia Rylant. Bantam : 1992.
After Aunt May dies, Summer and Uncle Ob are brought together in their struggles to come to terms with the death.

The Monument by Gary Paulsen. Yearling : 1991.
Seedy, independent Mick arrives in Bolton, Kansas, to design its Vietnam Memorial.

Part of Me Died, Too: The Stories of Creative Survival Among Berieved Children and Teenagers. By Virginia L. Fry. 1995. Stories of children and teens who have survived the death of a loved one. The stories range from expected losses to complicated, unexpected losses. After each story the author offers creative survival strategies.

Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis. Collier : 1951.
Prince Caspian and his army of Talking Beasts conquer the Telmarines.

Sam's Secret Journal by Elizabeth Yates. Friendship Press : 1946.
Journal of a young boy who's best friend is dying.

Saturday Night Mulberries by Dorothy Ferguson. Centering Corporation : 1988.
A short story of the author's loss of her father to cancer.

The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis. Collier : 1970.
Prince Rilian is held captive and escapes from the Emerald Witch's underground kingdom.

Sounder by William Armstrong. Harper & Row : 1969.
When the African American sharecropper who has raised Sounder from a pup is hauled off to jail for stealing a hog, his family must suffer their humiliation and crushing loss with no recourse. To make matters worse, in the fracas, Sounder is shot and disappears.

Stone Pony by Patricia Calvert. Signet : 1983.
A shy, intellectual teenager who can't figure out how to deal with the death of her older sister, turns to horses.

Thank You For Coming To Say Goodbye by Janice L. Roberts. Centering Corporation : 1994.
Involving children in funeral services.

Thank You, Jackie Robinson by Barbara Cohen. Scholastic : 1989. An unusual friendship develops as a result of a mutual love for baseball and Jackie Robinson between a young boy and his mother's cook.

Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume. Dell : 1981.
After Davey's father is killed in a hold-up, she and her mother and younger brother visit relatives in New Mexico. Here Davey is befriended by a young man who helps her find the strength to corry on and conquer her fears.

Tilly by Frank Peretti. Crossways : 1988.
Kathy and Dan Ross are just like any other young couple. No one would ever imagine what secrets lie buried in their souls until Kathy is captivated by a simple name on a tiny gravestone that would change their lives forever.

Trying Hard To Hear You by Sandra Scoppettone. Bantam : 1974.
In this heartbreaking tale of love and prejudice, one single summer changes the lives of an entire community.

Walking Through The Fire by Laurel Lee. Henry Robbins : 1977.
Laurel Lee's journal contains the story of her ordeal with Hodgkin's disease & coping with her two children, pregnancy, and a husband who was fast becoming an "ex

Walks Two Moons by Sharon Creech. HarperCollins : 1994.
Thirteen-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddle's mother has disappeared. While tracing her steps on a car trip from Ohio to Idaho with her grandparents, Salamanca tells a story to pass the time about a friend named Phoebe Winterbottom whose mother vanished and who received secret messages after her disappearance.

When a Friend Dies: A Book for Teens About Grieving and Healing by Marilyn E. Gootman, Ed D. Teens dealing with the loss of their peers.

When Jean Died by Julie Dretler. Judge Baker's Children's Center : 1991. Written firsthand by an eighth grade girl who suddenly loses her best friend.

Where The Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. Bantam : 1961.
The story of a boy who, after earning enough money to buy two hounds, lose them both after one is badly injured by a mountain lion.
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ADULT

A Broken Heart Still Beats: After Your Child Dies edited by Ann McCraken and Mary Semel. Hazeldon Information Education : 2000.
The grief felt by a parent following a child's death is the theme of this book, edited by two mothers who share that unfortunate experience.

A Child's Parent Dies: Studies in Childhood Bereavement edited by Erna Furman.
Study of 25 children who lost parent and the impact of bereavement with ideas to help children cope with loss.

A Death In The Family by James Agee. Vintage Books : 1998.
A lyrical, sorrowful account of a man's death and its impact on his family.

A Practical Guide to solving Preschool Behavior Problems by Era Esssa. Delmar publishers:1995. A guide to solving specific behavior problems that arise with young children. This book offers "how to" recommendations on a situation-by situation basis. It encourages examination of underlying influences that may affect children's behavior.

Adolescence: Guiding Youth Through the Perilous Ordeal by Miller Newton.
W. W. Norton : 1995. Offers a framework for adolescence as a developmental period, surveys current concepts and research, and makes treatment recommendations on developmental traps such as drug and alcohol use, suicide, and eating disorders.

Adolescence & Death by Charles A. Corr, Joan M. McNeil. Death in the world of adolescence and pop culture (1986). How they deal with their own immortality and that of others.

After Cancer: A Guide To Your New Life by Wendy Schlessel Harpham. M. D.
Harper : 1995. The first book written by a doctor--herself a cancer survivor--that addresses the medical, psychological, and practical issues of recovery after cancer treatment.

The American Way of Death by Jessica Mitford. Fawcett Pub. : 1981.
A splendidly uninhibited account of American funeral practices.

The Anatomy of Bereavement by Beverly Raphael. 1983.
Stages of mourning and how it differs depending on your stage in life.

Another Part Of The House by Winston Estes.
Story of a family living through tragedies in the time of the Depression.

Are You Weeping With Me God? By Martha Bittle Clark.
A mother's search for God after her 18 year old daughter's sudden death.

The Awakening Heart: My Continuing Journey to Love by Betty J. Eadie.
Shows us how the healing power of positive energy can affect and uplift every aspect of our daily lives.

Awareness of Dying by Barney Gl Glaser and Anselm L. Strauss. 1982.
Interaction between hospital staff and patients.

Bereaved Parent by Harriet Schiff. Viking : 1978.
A guide book on how to provide support and love to your friends who are coping with the loss of life's most precious gift, their child.

Bitter, Bitter Tears by Paul C. Rosenblatt. University of Minnesota Press : 1983.
19th Century Diarist & 20th Century Theories.

Blackberry Season by H. H. Price. 1993.
Time to mourn. Time to heal.

The Caregiver's Book: Caring For Another, Caring For Yourself by James Miller.
Augsburg Fortress Pub. : 1996. Here is a compassionate exploration of the caregiver's role, feelings, and experiences, providing practical, affirming suggestions for renewing strength and hope through words of inspiration from the Bible, literature, and great thinkers throughout the ages.

The Challenge of Living by John Caxine. Ball : 1983.
How to keep living after the death of a loved one.

The Child in the Family and the Community by Janet Gonzalez. Mena Merrill Publishing: 1993. This is a book about the socialization of the young child. It focuses on childrearing, caring and early education within a developmental context.

A Child's View Of Grief by Alan Wolfelt. Center for Loss and Life Transition : 1991.
This concise resource for parents of grieving kids explores several key principles for helping children cope with grief and offers ways to create an emotional environment filled with love and acceptance.

Collection Of Poems & Short Stories by Alison C. Bulock. Healing and pain are subjects of many of the poems and short stories.

Comforting Those Who Grieve by Doug Manning.
Guide for helping others.

Concerning Death: A Practical Guide For The Living by Earl Grollman. Beacon Press: The questions that should be asked and answered, but aren't always addressed because of the way the subject of death is avoided in our culture.

Coping With Death & Grief by Marge Eaton Heegaard.
Helping children cope with death & grief.

Coping with Sorrow by Maria Anderson. Alpine Books : 1996.
Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet is a comprehensive, compassionate, and "user friendly" guide to every aspect of pet loss bereavement

Counseling the Dying by Margaretta Bomers, Edgar N. Jackson, James A. Knight,
Lawrence LeGhan. Thomas Nelson & Sons : 1964. How and what to say to someone who is dying and the way society as a whole looks upon dying people.

Cowbells & Courage by Patrick W. Paige. Centering Corp : 1993
A widower takes you through his grief resulting from the death of his wife due to cancer.

Creativity in Death Education & Counseling by Charles A. Corr, Juditon M. Stillion, Mary C. Ribar.Compilations of articles on creativity in death education.

Current Opinion: Code of Medical Ethics American Medical Association : 1992.
Medical ethics concerning illness and death.

Dear Parents : Letters to Bereaved Parents Joy Johnson. Centering Corporation : 1989.
A collection of letters to bereaved parents written by bereaved parents and well-known leaders in the bereavement field. This is a support group in book form

Death & Dying Theory, Research, Practice by Larry A. Bugen.
Basic text for courses on death & dying.

Death & Dying: The Universal Experiences by Dana G. Cable.
Death related issues faced in daily life.

Death & Ethnicity Richard A. Kalich, David K. Reynolds. University of So. California : 1976.
Study of views on death of different ethnic groups.

Death & Idenity Robert Fulton, PHD & Monica McGoldrick. 3rd editon.
Sociological perspective of death.

Death and the Classroom: A Teachers Guide to Assist Grieving Students by Kathleen K. Cassini and Jacaueline L. Rogers Published by Griefwork of Cincinnati, Inc. (year?) Offers a guide for teachers confronted with the death in the school environment, and seeks to answer their students questions. Thus, helping them with their grief. Discusses situations such as terminal illness, parent and sibling deaths, suicide and death of a teacher.

Death & the Family by Lily Pincus.
Importance of mourning.

Death & The Sexes by Judith M. Stillion. 1985.
Sex differential in death & related concerns.

Death As A Fact Of Life by David Hendin. W.W. Norton & Company :1984
The psychological aspects of death.

Death Be Not Proud by John Gunther.
A father's account of his teenage son's courageous fight for life during the fifteen months he was dying from a brain tumor.

Death Comes to Class by Majil Gliks Braden.
Responding to Grief and Loss in the school setting.

Death, Completion and Discovery Edited by Richard A. Pacholski, Charles….. Association for Death Education & Counseling : 1987.

Death, Grief & Caring Relationships by Richard Kalish. 1981.
Understanding of death, process of dying & grief.

Death Is A Noun : A View Of The End of Life by John Langone.
Discusses the biological meaning of death, attitudes of the dying, survivors, and society toward it, and such related topics as euthanasia, abortion, murder, suicide, and immortality.

Death Of A Man by Lael Tucker Werterbaker.
Story of Charles Wertenbaker's last days.

Death, Society & Human Experience by Robert J. Kasterbaum. C. V. Mosby Co. : 1967.
This is the landmark book in death education, providing an interdisciplinary approach to understanding death and the dying process.

Death Week by Peter R. Prundl and Rebecca L. Berry. Hemisphere Publishing Corporation : 1989 Exploring the dying process.

Deathing by Anya Foos-Graber. Addison-Wesley : 1984.
Final moments of love.

Deciding To Forego Life-Sustaining Treatment. President's Commission : 1983.
Euthanasia and the patients right to die.

Dying by John Hinton.
Help for caregivers of terminally ill.

Dying, Death & Bereavement by Lewis R. Aiken.
Survey on death & dying.

Dying in the Human Life Cycle: Psychological, Biomedical, and Social Perspectives. by Walter J. Smith. 1985.
This book offers different perspectives concerning loss at different stages of the life cycle.
Dying With Dignity: Understanding Euthanasia. by D. Humphrey. 1992.
This book addresses questions and ethical concerns around euthanasia. Author is the founder of the Hemlock Society and champions the cause for those who choose to end their lives instead of live with a terminal illness.

Early Childhood Education, An Introduction: Second Edition by Carol Seefeldt, Nita Barbour. Merrill Publishing:1990. This is a textbook on early childhood education encompassing areas from history and theories of development to relating with parents and other adults. It looks at how various educational subjects relate in early childhood education.

Education and Counseling Judith M. Stillion, Mary C. Ribai.
Forum for Death Education & Counseling : 1983.

Empty Arms : Coping After Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death by Sherokee Ilse.
The loss of a child after a miscarraige, stillbirth, or sudden infant death.

Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death or your Baby by Deborah Davis. Fulcrum Publishing:1991. This book offers reassurance to parents who struggle with anger, guilt and despair by encouraging grieving and making suggestions for coping with the heartache of miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death.

End of Life Decisions University Arizona College of Medicine 3/96.
Guidelines for health care providers..

Ethical Issues in Death & Dying Editor Robert F. Weir. Columbia University Press : 1977.
Compilation of articles on medical , legal & ethical concerns.

Ethics At The Edge of Life : Medical and Legal Intersections Paul Ramsey.
Legal issues at ethical level.

Explaining Death to Children by Earl A. Grollman.
This book does provide some general information which may be helpful-information which may be adapted to meet individual needs.

Facing Death Sandra L. Bertman. Hemisphere : 1991.
Coping with death through arts & humanities.

Final Celebrations : A Guide for Personal and Family Funeral Planning
by Kathleen Sublette (Contributor), Martin Flagg.
Pathfinder Pub. : 1992. Options for saying final goodbyes to a loved one.

Final Season by Norman Hagley.
How to live your life knowing, the end is near.

For Those Who Live : Helping Children Cope With the Death of a Brother or Sister
by Kathy La Tour.
Helping children cope with the death of a sibling.

Grief Climb Toward Understanding. by Phyllis Davies. 1988.
A mother's grieving process through her poetry. It concludes with self-help checklists for others who may have to deal with death.

Grief, Dying & Death by Theresa A. Rando.
Clinical interventions for caregivers.

Grieving Grandparents by Sherokee Ilse, Lori Leininger.
Grieving Grandparents provides help and guidance to grandparents as they experience their loss and try to comfort their children.

The Grieving Time : A Year's Account of Recovery from Loss by Anne M. Brooks.
The Grieving Time is the intensely moving and deeply comforting account of Brooks recovery and endures today as the best book for grieving spouses.

Guiding Your Child Through Grief by Mary Ann Emswiler M.A. M.P.S, and James P. Emswiler.
This caring and compassionate guide offers expert advice during difficult days to help a child grieve the death of a parent or sibling.

Guilt Is the Teacher, Love Is the Lesson by Joan Borysenko.
An accessible guide to healing the destructive effects of guilt.

Handling the Holidays by Bruce H. Conley.
Coping with loss during the holidays.

Harsh Grief, Gentle Hope by Mary A. White.
A deeply moving book that helps open our eyes to the personal pain of crime and the power of God to restore and sustain those who call upon Him.

Health & Human Values by Frank Harron, John Burnside, M.D., Tom Beauchamp.
Yale University Press : 1983.
A guide to making your own decisions.

Health Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child 3rd edition by Lynn R. Marotz, Marie Z. Cross, Jeanettia M. Rush. Delmar Publishers: 1987. This book provides comprehensive coverage of health, safety, and nutrition issues for children provided with current information and a contemporary overview of all 3 topics.

Healing After the Suicide of a Loved One by Ann Smolin and John Guinan
The authors address the special needs and emotions of the survivors--those affected by the suicide of a loved one--explore the natural grief, and the added guilt, rage, and shame that dealing with a suicide often engenders. Includes a directory of worldwide support groups.

Healing Grief : A Mother's Story by Rosalie Deer Heart.
This book offers practical dynamics for coping with the sudden death of a child, wisdom from the inspirited, and fresh insights into each stage of grief. It is not only for parents who are actively grieving but for anyone who wonders about the meaning of dreams, inexplicable impressions, death, and life itself.

Healing Alliance by Margaret Elmendorf Raymond.
Mental illness and family relations.

Healing Grief by Amy Killyard Jensen.
This booklet is very popular with both individuals and professionals. Credibility of the author is one reason. She knows grief first-hand, having lost a young child, a grown daughter, and a husband. She also studied grief and walked with others who are grieving. Her booklet is full of substance, covering fifteen topics including anger, guilt, sadness, children, silence, tears, suicide, faith, and growth. No other work, to our knowledge, does so much in so little space.

Healing Into Life & Death by Stephen Levine.
A vision of healing that deals with the choice and application of treatments, techniques for working with pain and grief, and the develoment of merciful awareness as a means of healing, Healing into Life and Death discusses Levine's holistic approach to the healing of the mind, body, and soul.

Healing the Bereaved Child : Grief Gardening, Growth Through Grief, and Other Touchstones for Caregivers by Alan D. Wolfelt. Compasision Press : 1996.
This comprehensive guide to helping grieving children offers a holistic view of grief as a normal, natural process. It explores the ways in which bereaved children can not only heal but also grow through their grief, and provides the six needs of mourning and counseling fundamentals and techniques for caregivers.

Healthful Aging by Beri Marr Burdman. Prentice Hall : 1986
Discusses healthful ways for the aged to grow older.

Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child 3rd edition by Lynn R. Marotz, Marie Z. Cross, Jeanettia M. Rush. Delmar Publishers: 1987.

Hearts in motion, minds at rest : living through the loss of a loved one by Mary Brite
Loss of a loved one.

Helping Children Cope With Death The Dougy Center.
Guidelines and resources.

Helplessness by Martin E. P. Seligman.
Depression.

Helping the Bereaved by Alicia Skinner Cook, Daniel S. Dworkin.
Guidance for mental health professionals.

Helping Children Grieve when Someone They Love Dies by Theresa Huntley. Augsburg Fortress: 1991. This book explores the ways in which children of various ages comprehend death. It provides suggestions for parents and adults to help children cope with their grief.

Holiday Help by Sandra Graves, Sherry L. Williams.
Tips on how to make it through the holidays after the loss of a loved one.

How to Prepare for and Respond to a Crisis by Robert Lichenstien et al. 1995. This book deals with issues such as community violence, physical trauma survivors as well as witnesses.

How To Reach Out For Help When You Are Grieving by Pat Palmer.
This beautifully designed booklet compassionately addresses mourners and encourages them to seek support from others. A concise, practical guide to the whys and hows of seeking support from others in times of grief.

How To Survive The Loss Of A Love by Melba Colgrove, Harold Bloomfield, Peter McWilliams.
This book is small and easy to read. It is written with love and humor. Wonderful information is given to take care of yourself after any loss

How To Survive The Death Of A Loved One by Art Ulene.
A well-informed narration on the realities of grief, interspersed with the voices of real persons describing their own true feelings during the various stages of grief -- shock, denial, anger, sorrow, despair, and gradual healing.

Human Values in Medicine & Health Care complied by Nadyn Shonanonion. United Ministries : 1982.
Guide to making your own decisions.

Hurting Yourself by Jeanne Harper. Centering Corporation : 1987.
For young people who have attempted suicide or hurting themselves.

In the Midst of Winter : Selections from the Literature of Mourning
by Mary Jane Moffat (Editor). 1982.
An Anthology of writings about the process of grief.Wide-ranging, well-chosen short works (mostly poems, some chapters and essays) on death and grieving.

Jewish Way in Death & Mourning by Maurice Lamm.
Jewish customs/ rituals.

Journal of Mental Health Counseling American Mental Health : 4/1997
Medical Journal

Kids and Play by John F. Oppenheim. The Bank Street College of Education Child Development Series. Ballantine Books: 1984. This book offers concrete guidelines for parents of children from birth to age twelve to make the most of this essential activity without taking the fun out of play.

The Last Dance by Lynne Ann Despelder, Albert Lee Strickland. 1987.
Introduction to study death & dying.

The Last Good bye by Jim & Joan Boulden.
This straightforward yet gentle book speaks directly to the middle school student about death, a subject they begin to encounter more and more often at this age. Extensive exercises are provided to process the feelings and issues that surround death including sadness, anger, fear, guilt, acceptance, responsibility, depression, funerals, burial or cremation, and what happens after death.

Last Goodbye II by Jim & Joan Boulden.
Like The Last Goodbye I, this book deals with death in an honest and heartfelt manner and covers the same topics and issues. Since it is written for an older age group, however, it also covers topics of suicide, the danger of withdrawing too much, forgiveness, and the importance of not acting in a destructive manner.

Last Rights by Marya Mannes.
Euthanasia.

Leader Effectiveness Training by Thomas Gordon.
Provides skills for improved communication and conflict resolution

A Letter To A Child With Cancer by Joy and Marvin Johnson, Adina Wrobleski.
Helping a child grieve who has cancer.

Letter To A Younger Son by Christopher Leach.
Depression.

Letting Go With Love: The Grieving Process. by Nancy O'Connor (Ph.D).1984.
This book is written by a counseling psychotherapist and is based on her personal and professional experiences with the grieving process.

Life Cycle by Jeanne Lagorio.
Classroom activities for helping children to live with daily change and loss.

Light on Aging and Dying: Wise Words Selected by Helen Nearing.
To be old is one of lifes lessons. To learn to die is the very last lesson of all, writes Helen Nearing. At 91, Nearing reflects on the meaning of life as she nears its close, and at the wonder of what lies beyond

Liking Myself by Pat Palmer. Impact : 1977.
Teaching guide for 5-9 years.

Living And Dying by Robert Jay Lifton, Eric Olson.
The psychology of dying.

Living Beyond Loss by Froma Walsh, Monica Goldrick.
This rich book will be invaluable to mental health and health care professionals, clergy, pastoral counselors, and others working with family members around an anticipated loss, the immediate aftermath of a death, and long-term effects of past loss.

Living When a Young Friend Commits Suicide : Or Even Starts Talking About It
by Earl A. Grollman, Max Malikow. Of great value to the youth who have faced the suicide of a loved one, the book will also be useful to educators, counselors, and parents.

Living Through Mourning : Finding Comfort and Hope When a Loved One Has Died
by Harriet Sarnoff Schiff. With tenderness and wisdom, Harriet Sarnoff Schiff writes about the feelings of isolation, fear, anger, and loss that are common to friends and relatives when a loved one dies.

Living With an Empty Chair : A Guide Through Grief by Roberta Temes
A sensitive explanation to the ways of coping with death .

Living With Loss by Kate Walsh Slagle.

Living Your Dying by Stanley Keleman.
A pattern for dying is lived by each person for their lifetime.

Loss & Anticipatory Grief by Theresa A. Rando. Lexington Books : 1986.
This book helps those who work with the dying and bereaved to understand the many forms of anticipatory grief and use the forewarning of loss in a positive and creative way.

Loss & Grief: Psychological Management in Medical Practice by Bernard Schoenberg, M.D., Arthur C. Corr.
Psychological management of patients & family members.

Loss That Is Forever by Maxine Harris.
The Lifelong Impact of the Early Death of a Mother or Father.

Loving & Leaving the Good Life by Helen Nearning.
This is a book written by Helen after Scott died (at 100 years old!), and is a story of love and living and dying on one's own terms, at peace with the world and with one's own heart.

Man's Search for Meaning Victor Frankl.
For anyone who questions life and wonders if it has any meaning or value.

Maxine Scholar by Volume 9 - Autumn.

The Memory Quilt by Elizabeth McKey Hulbert.
An orphan boy has a difficult time adjusting to life with his grandparents on a Maine island.

Middle Age, Old Age by Ruth Granetz Luell.
Short stories, poems, plays and essays on aging.

The Monster And Me by Pat Palmer. Impact : 1977.
Teaching Guide for 8-12 years.

My Son, My Son by Iris Bolton.
A guide to healing.

New Directions In Death Education & Counseling Edited by Richard Pacholski, Charles Corr. Forum Death Education & Counseling : 1981.

No Time For Goodbyes by Janice Haris Lord. (Tape)
Offering hope and useful suggestions to those grieving the loss of a loved one, this guide provides outlets for feelings of grief, anger, frustration, and disappointment. It is devoted to the unique grief suffered by the families and friends of persons killed suddenly and violently. This book provides self-affirming skills of emotional expression that will help get survivors well again.

Observing Development of the Young Child by Janice J. Beatty. Merrill Publishing Company: 1990. Textbook designed to assist individuals preparing to teach in early childhood environments. Focuses on observation of the major components of childhood development.

On Death & Dying by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. MacMillan Pub. : 1969.
Study of final stages of life.

On Live After Death by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross.
Four inspirational essays exploring Dr. Kubler-Ross's experiences, thoughts, and feelings on the afterlife.

Pocket Positives by Maggie Pinkney, Barbara Whiter.
A great source of smart sayings and genuinely encouraging quotes.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Edited by Corroll L. Meek. Professional Resource Exchange : 1990.
The human experiences after a traumatic encounter.

Priorities in Death Education & Counseling : Handling the Holidays Edited by Richard A. Pacholski, Charles Corr.
Compilation of articles on setting priorities in death education.

Psalms Of Lament by Ann Weems.
Beloved and renowned Christian poet Ann Weems offers in this collection a poignant rendering of her own personal psalms of lament. She draws from the rich heritage of the Psalms to give voice to the grief and anguish she has felt, and continues to feel, over the death of her son

Preschool Learning and Teaching by Catherine Landreth. Harper and Row: 1972. Provides an introduction to early childhood education. Can be of use to parents and all others who focus on early learning. Discusses such questions as: What makes children learn? What can they learn?

Quest - On Death & Dying by Derlk Gill.

Questions and Answers on Death and Dying. by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. 1974.
This book addresses some questions that arise when dealing with death and dying.

The Quiet Room Video:1997. PG 95 min. Color. This film gives a voice to a child's thoughts, revealing her confusion, cleverness and hopeful joy as she attempts to change her world.

Rebuilding The House by Laurie Graham.
One woman's passage through grief.

Recovery from Bereavement by Colin Murray Parkes, Robert S. Weiss. Basic Books : 1983.

Recovering from the Loss of a Sibling. By Katherine F. Donnelly. 1988
Addresses the pain of adults and children who have lost a sibling. The book includes a special directory of helpful organizations and support groups in the U.S. and Canada.

Re-Searching Death Edited by Richard A Pacholski. Forum for Death, Education and Counsel : 1986

The Power of Play by Frank and Theresa Carlan. Doubleday Anchor: 1973. Focuses on the role of play as the most important learning device for children. Examines play as a tool to enhance creativity, mental and social development and concentration.

The Savage God by A. Alvarex. Bantam : 1970. Sucide.
The study of suicide.

Sibling Bereavement : Helping Children Cope With Loss by Ann Farrant.
Ann Farrant tells the stories of adults who experienced the death of a brother or sister during childhood.

Silent Grief by Christopher Lukas, Henry Seiden.
The authors present the only practical book to guide friends and families of suicides through a program of grief recovery to mental health. To be of special interest to parents and educators of teenagers.

Silent Grief: Living in the Wake of Suicide. by Christopher Lukas and Henry M. Seidan Ph.D. 1987.
The authors of the book are a survivor and psychologist who both are dealing with suicide. The book touches upon how it feels to be left behind and offers help for moving on.

The Social Meaning of Suicide by Jack D. Douglas. Princeton University : 1967.
Socialogical analysis of death.

The Social Reality of Death by Kathy Charmaz.
Death in comtemporary America.

Stop Struggling With Your Teen by Evonne Weinhaus, Karen Friedman.
Parenting information.

Suicide and it's Aftermath: Understanding Counseling the Survivors.. edited by Edward J. Dunne, John L. McIntosh, and Karen Dunne-Maxim.1987. Focuses on survivors who are in increased danger of committing suicide themselves. It covers personal stories and professional experiences in an interwoven way, so that the reader might understand the special aspects of grief after suicide.

Swallowed by a Snake "The Gift of the Masculine Side of Healing" by Thomas R. Golden.
This book is packed with information that will help you negotiate the tough terrain of grief and move to a place of healing and transformation. It is a book for men or women about the masculine side of healing from loss.

Talking About Death by Earl A. Grollman.
A dialogue between parent and child.

Terminal Care: Friendship Contracts with Dying Cancer Patients
by Loma Feiginberg, M.D.
Psycological needs of terminal patients.

Thanatopics by J. Eugene Knott, Mary C. Ribar, Betty M. Duson, Marc R. King.
Manual of exercises for death education.

Thank You For Coming To Say Goodbye by Janice L. Roberts, Joy Johnson.
A book about death and funerals for children.

Thinking Clearly About Death by Jay F. Rosenberg.
Philosophical evaluation of death.

Time Remembered Earl A. Grollman. Beacon Press : 1987.
Journal.

Time To Mourn by Rebecca Rice.
One woman's journey through widowhood. The author lost her husband to cancer.

To Live Until We Say Goodbye by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross.
Spotlights three personal stories: a New York City poet and model dying of cancer, a young girl suffering with a brain tumor, and an older woman who refuses treatment of her illness to lead the remainder of her life in her own home. The stories are remarkable because there is a touching sense of revelation to each--that none of them had perhaps lived so fully and completely until they learned time was running out

Understanding Dying, Death & Bereavement by Michael R. Leming, George E. Dickinson. Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
Examins the social meanings of dying and death.

Understanding the Multicultural Experience in Early Childhood Education by Olivia N. Saracho and Bernard Spodek. 1986. This book explores different cultures and childhood experiences.

Up From Grief: Patterns of Recovery by Alice Pattie. Seabury : 1982.
This book has been written to help those who are in grief, those who need to understand grief in order to help a relative or friend, and those who work with the grief-stricken.

What Helped Me When My Loved One Died. by, Earl A. Grollman. 1981.
This book combines personal stories of loss with contributions from grief experts.

What Murder Leaves Behind by Doug Mager.
Interviews with family's of victims.

When Death Walks In by Mark Scrivani.
A gentle guide for teens which looks at ways of facing grief, tells how it can affect them, and what they can do to cope.

When Pregnancy Fails : Families Coping With Miscarriage, Ectopic Pregnancy, Stillbirth and Infant Death by Susan Borg.
A well written and comprehensive book directed toward helping others understand a bereaved parent's experience, includes an entire chapter about the single parent.

When Someone You Love Dies by William Coleman.

When Parents Die: A Guide for Adults. by Edward Myers. 1986.
This book addresses the psychological and practical realities of losing a parent. It offers information and solace to the reader and also addresses medical , financial and emotional issues; such as depression, sibling conflict, psychological distress that may occur when dealing with the loss of a parent.

When Your Kidneys Fail by Nickie Hall Faris. National Kidney Foundation : 1981.
Handbook for patients and family.

Who Dies by Stephen Levine.
Living & dying consciously.

Why Did Daddy Die : Helping Children Cope With The Loss Of a Parent by Linda Alderman.
Helping children cope with the loss of a parent.

Widow by Lynn Caine.
A young widow with two small children talks about her husband's death.

Widow To Widow by Phyllis R. Silverman.
One woman gives advice to others who have lost their husbands.

Widower by Scott Campbell and Phyllis Silverman. 1987
Losing a spouse from a man's point of view. It offers personal stories with expert analyses, and advice on setting up one's own self-help or widower group.

Widowing by Nancy Payne.
A guide to another life.

Working Through Your Grief by Ronald Sunderland.
The grieving process when someone you loves dies.

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