Books
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.
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.
A Parent’s Guide to Raising Grieving Children: Rebuilding Your Family after the Death of a Loved One
A to Z Healing Toolbox
A Practical Guide for Navigating Grief and Trauma with Intention
African American Grief
Anxiety the missing stage of grief
The Missing Stage of Grief
Different after You: Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief and Trauma
Healing Trauma
Little Ways to Keep Calm and Carry On
Twenty Lessons for Managing Worry, Anxiety, and Fear
On Grief and Grieving
Seven Choices: Finding Daylight After Loss Shatters Your World
Finding Daylight after Loss Shatters Your World
The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma
The Grief Recovery Handbook
The Healing Power of the Breath: Simple Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety, Enhance Concentration and Balance Your Emotions
The Post-Traumatic Insomnia Workbook: A Step-by-Step Program for Overcoming Sleep Problems After Trauma
The Posttraumatic Growth Workbook
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
A Widow’s Story: A Memoir
Confessions of a Mediocre Widow: Or, How I Lost My Husband and My Sanity
Everything Happens For a Reason…And Other Lies I’ve Loved
Healing Your Traumatized Heart
100 Practical Ideas After Someone You Love Dies A Sudden, Violent Death
Healthy Healing: A Guide to Working Out Grief Using the Power of Exercise and Endorphins
I’m Grieving as Fast as I Can: How Young Widows and Widowers Can Cope and Heal
Open to Hope: Inspirational Stories for Handling the Holidays After Loss
The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care
The Smallest Lights in the Universe: A Memoir
The Widower’s Journey: Helping Men Rebuild After Their Loss
Your Grief, Your Way
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.
