Recommended Grief and Loss Books

There are so many books out there that it's easy to get overwhelmed. Here are some books that consistently get good reviews. The Book Depository has free shipping to Korea. What the Book in Itaewon can get most books for you. Amazon might be a good option if you have someone coming to visit or can buy the Kindle version of the book. The descriptions are based off of Amazon's descriptions.



Always Within; Grieving the Loss of Your Infant
Written by Melissa L Eshleman

A complication of stories from people who have lost their baby. These stories are coupled with helpful advice from people who have gone through a loss. There's information for what friends or family can do or so during this time. You can buy it from Amazon or the Book Depository.



Baby Dust
Written by Deanna Roy

Based on the stories of women who have lost a child, this book discusses the many ways people grieve. You can buy it from Amazon or the Book Depository.




Empty Arms: Coping with Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death
Written by Sherokee Illse

This book encourages parents to say hello to their baby before saying good-bye. They also offer suggestions for having to make difficult decisions. There's information about going back to work, grieving as a couple, guilt, deciding to have another baby, and more. You can buy it from Amazon or the Book Depository.



Grieving Parents: Surviving the Loss as a Couple
Written by Nathalie Himmelrich

The loss of a child can strongly affect a couple. This book will tell you how men and women grieve, how to work through this process individually and as a couple, and how to become a stronger couple. You can buy it from Amazon or the Book Depository.



I Will Carry You: The Sacred Dance of Grief and Joy
Written by Angie Smith

Angie and her husband found out that her baby had conditions making her incompatible with life. Although they were advised to terminate their pregnancy, Angie birthed her child and Audrey lived for 2.5 hours before passing. Angie started a blog called Bring the Rain and thousands of people found comfort in her words. You can buy it from Amazon or the Book Depository.


Pregnancy After a Loss: A Guide to Pregnancy After a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death
Written by Carol Cirulli Lanham

Getting pregnancy after a loss can be a difficult situation and a woman may feel herself going through a variety of emotions, such as fear and guilt. This may be a difficult time, but it can also be a healing time. You can buy it from Amazon or the Book Depository.



Three Minus One: Stories of Parents' Love and Loss
Written by Kelly Kittel, Jessica Watson, Brooke Warner, and Sean Hanish

Inspired by the film Return to Zero, this book discusses how the loss of a child is like no other loss. It impacts the mother, father, family, and friends. Most people suffer in silence. This book breaks the silence. You can buy it from Amazon or the Book Depository.



Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss
Written by Ann Douglas

This book offers facts and advice about getting pregnancy after you experience a loss. You can buy it from Amazon or the Book Depository.


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