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Books Written by People Widowed in this Way

This collection of books were written by a person whose loved one experienced the type of death noted for the category on which the book is included. The topics covered are varied, but will relate to some aspect of the widowed experience. A mix of titles from all categories will be included in this section of our book library, and have not in all cases been individually vetted by the Soaring Spirits Program Team.

A Grief Observed

by C.S. Lewis

Dancing in Two Realms

by Anne Marie Higgins

Psychoeducational Books

The books included in our psychoeducational category are written by a person with an educational background in a mental health field, and have been vetted by our Soaring Spirits Program Team. The authors of these books may or may not be widowed, but the concepts included in their books will offer valuable resources to anyone mourning a person who has died.

African American Grief

by Paul Rosenblatt, PhD & Beverly Wallace, PhD, MDiv, MEd

Healing Trauma

by Peter Levine, PH.D.

On Grief and Grieving

by Elizabeth Kubler Ross, M.D. & David Kessler

The Grief Recovery Handbook

by John James & Russell Friedman

Peer Recommendations

Our peer recommendation category offers a space within our library for community members to recommend books related to grief and widowhood that they've found valuable. These books are not individually vetted, but have helped a widowed person who took the time to recommend the book to others.

A Beacon of Hope- A journal for life after loss

by Nisha Cohen

A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss

by Jerry Sittser

A Grief Observed

by C.S. Lewis

A Love Letter to Thomas: My Journey Through Grief

by Eve Chauvel

A Widow’s Journey

Reflections on Walking Alone

by Gayle Roper

A Widow’s Story: A Memoir

by Joyce Carol Oates

After This: When Life Is Over, Where Do We Go?

When Life is Over Where do we Go?

by Claire Bidwell-Smith

Currents of Water: A Widow’s Walk with Jesus and Mary

by Wendy Forest

Essene Book of Days

by Danaan Parry

Everything Happens For a Reason…And Other Lies I’ve Loved

by Kate Bowler

Falling Upward

by Richard Rohr

Heaven is for Real for Kids

by Colton Burpo

Here if You Need Me

by Kate Braestrup

I Used to Be ___

by Chuck Elliott & Ashley Elliot

Journeying Through Grief (4-Book Set)

by Kenneth C. Haugk

Learning to Be Me Without You

by Paula Freeman

Life Lessons

Two Experts on Death and Dying Teaches Us About the Mysteries of Life and Living

by Elizabeth Kubler Ross & David Kessler

Lost & Found: Reflections on Grief, Gratitude, and Happiness

by Kathryn Schulz

On Life After Death

by Elizabeth Kubler Ross, MD

Open to Hope: Inspirational Stories for Handling the Holidays After Loss

by Dr. Gloria Horsley & Dr. Heidi Horsley

The Artists Way

A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

by Julia Cameron

The Widower’s Journey: Helping Men Rebuild After Their Loss

by Herb Knoll

Through Death to Life

by Ron Gries

Two Moms: One in Heaven-One on Earth

by Laurie Donatone

Two Moms: One in Heaven-One on Earth

by Lauire Donatone

Understanding Your Grief

by Alan D. Wolfelt PH.D.

When Bad Things Happen to Good People

by Harold Kushner

When Your Spouse Dies

A concise and practical source of help and advice

by Cathleen Curry

Why God Won’t Go Away

by Andrew and Eugene Newburg and D'Aquili

You Can’t Do It Alone

by Maria Quiban Whitesell

Camp Widow Presenter Books

Soaring Spirits' flagship program, Camp Widow, has been supported by a huge group of volunteer presenters who have shared their personal experiences, their wisdom, and their hearts with our community at any of our camp events. These books are all written by an author who has donated their time to at least one camp weekend. We list their books, which have not been individually vetted, to thank them for the generous support and to offer a broader audience access to the lessons they've taught onsite at Camp Widow.

Dancing in Two Realms

by Anne Marie Higgins

Lost & Found: Finding Life After Death

Finding Life After Death

by Reider Lyne

Children's Books (Pre-K to 5th Grade)

Angel Catcher for Kids

A Journal to help you remember the person you loved who died

by Amy Eldon

Tear Soup

A Recipe for Healing After Loss

by Pat Schiebert & Chuck DeKlyen

The Next Place

by Warren Hanson

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