Navigating through grief is a journey of many emotions. Books which delve into this intricate subject can provide solace, empathy, and a path to recovery during difficult moments. Whether you’re in pursuit of insight, consolation, or a story of loss you can connect with, below are some upcoming reads that explore grief and bereavement.
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I Promise It Won’t Always Hurt Like This: 18 Assurances on Grief
by Clare Mackintosh
Grief, universal yet deeply personal, can overwhelm, exhaust, and feel endless. In ‘I Promise It Won’t Always Hurt Like This,’ Clare Mackintosh shares 18 compassionate assurances drawn from her own losses, rejecting prescribed stages or quick fixes.
Offering understanding and time, this book supports those navigating grief, echoing Clare’s search for genuine solace amid her own profound losses.
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You Are Not Alone: A New Way to Grieve
by Cariad Lloyd
Acclaimed by Philippa Perry and Dr. Kathryn Mannix, Cariad Lloyd’s book redefines grief. Drawing from her podcast, Griefcast, it offers a compassionate roadmap. Rejecting the rigidity of models, it embraces the uniqueness of each grief journey, empowering readers to navigate loss authentically.
Getting Better: Life Lessons On Going Under, Getting Over It, And Getting Through It
by Michael Rosen
Michael Rosen, amidst profound loss and illness, shares his journey in ‘Getting Better.’ Reflecting on trauma and grief, he explores the path to recovery, offering insights and solace for those navigating through their own darkest moments.
Sleepless: Discovering the Power of the Night Self
by Annabel Abbs
Amid bereavement in 2020, Annabel Abbs discovered her ‘Night Self’ in sleeplessness. Inspired by women finding creativity in darkness, she explores the transformative power of night through science and personal journey in ‘Sleepless.’ This revelatory voyage invites us to embrace the night’s potential and feel less anxious about sleep.
Now is Not the Time for Flowers
by Stacey Heale
Revealing and poignant, ‘Now is Not the Time for Flowers’ delves into the intricate journey of womanhood through the eyes of writer Stacey Heale. Centered around the loss of her husband, Greg, Stacey navigates the intricate web of emotions, exploring the complexities of love, desire, motherhood, and the unexpected aftermath of grief. This memoir confronts life’s challenges and questions, offering a raw and authentic portrayal of our diverse experiences as women.
The Loss Prescription: A Practical Roadmap To Grief Recovery
by Dr Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell
In her book, Dr. Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell, a chartered psychologist and trauma counselor, offers a grief recovery roadmap. Using practical tools and insights from her clinical experience, she guides readers through loss toward embracing life with hope again—an expert source of support for those seeking light after loss.
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🧠 Understand the ‘Stages’ of Grief
The idea of “stages” is one of the most widely recognised ways people make sense of grief – but it’s often misunderstood.
Our Stages of Grief page explains where the model came from, what the stages really mean, and how they can help (without implying grief follows a neat, linear path).
Explore the page to learn:
📘 What the Five Stages really are (and aren’t)
🧭 Why grief doesn’t follow a straight line
🌊 How emotions can come in waves
🧩 How different grief models may help you