Through narratives of remembrance and emotional processing exercises, these resources serve as compassionate companions on the journey of life after loss.
Healing the Adult Sibling’s Grieving Heart
This touching collection presents 100 actionable ideas designed to aid in understanding and coping with the loss of a sibling.
Each entry outlines essential principles of grief and mourning while offering practical strategies for self-healing. Regardless of whether the sibling’s passing occurred unexpectedly or after a prolonged illness, or if they were young or older at the time of their death, this resource provides a supportive framework for navigating the complexities of bereavement.
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★★★★★ Great support and comforting read
I was given this book by a friend – I found this to be really helpful and comforting as it lists and covers all the emotions and feelings you have rather than being a wordy book full of text to read. It is so helpful I have bought one for each of my sisters, as I know it will really help them too.
Grief Is the Thing with Feathers
In The Empty Room, Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn shares her poignant memories of her older brother, Ted, who was her best friend and the center of her world. After being sent to the hospital at six, Ted spends eight years in isolation due to a rare autoimmune disease before passing away at seventeen.
This memoir explores the deep and often overlooked effects of sibling loss, drawing on interviews with over two hundred individuals who have experienced similar grief. Through her reflections, DeVita-Raeburn reveals the complex emotions surrounding such a loss and offers insights and tools for healing.
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★★★★★ Understanding sibling loss…
It’s been a little hard to read at times, simply because I feel validated and recognize so much of the feelings shared by others who have also lost a beloved sibling. I highly recommend this book to anyone suffering the loss of their sibling – whether or not you always got along, and no matter your age at the time of the loss.
Surviving the Death of a Sibling
After the sudden death of her 43-year-old brother, Wray explores the deep, lasting impact of sibling loss, which is frequently diminished in comparison to the grief experienced by parents or spouses. Drawing from her own journey and the experiences of others, she provides validation for those grappling with their feelings of loss.
The book offers practical guidance for navigating the unique stages of grief, including finding meaning in loss, maintaining a grief journal, selecting a supportive partner, and handling insensitive comments from others. Through compassionate insights, Wray reassures readers that they are not alone and encourages them to embrace their grief journey.
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★★★★★ Best of the bunch. I bought about 4 or 5 books and this was the only one I read properly.
If you looking at this book, I guess you’ll be going through some bad times. Keep your head up, this book will help you cope.
A Genius in the Family
When Reverend Richard Coles lost his partner suddenly just before Christmas in 2019, he was unprepared for the reality of grief that followed. Despite his years of offering comfort to others, Richard found himself needing support for the unexpected challenges: the overwhelming “sadmin” that comes with a loss, the loneliness of traveling alone, and the heartbreak of instinctively texting someone who is no longer there.
This candid and heartfelt memoir delves into the complexities of mourning, offering a powerful and relatable story that lingers long after the last page is read.
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★★★★★ A wonderful read!
This is a beautiful and heart-breaking memoir written by the siblings of the great English cellist, Jacqueline Du Pre.
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