20 Best Books For Grieving Loss Of Father (2023 Update)

Not many books have been written to help the grieving son or daughter deal with the new reality of a deceased father. smith has combined personal stories from frederick buechner, norman vincent peale, corrie ten boom, james dobson, and many other well- known people to help others through their grieving process.

Many people who usually function well are thrown for a loop when a parent dies. they're surprised at the complex feelings of love, loss, anger, and guilt, and at the unresolved issues that emerge. therapist lois akner explains why the loss of a parent is different from other losses and, using examples from her experience, shows how it is possible to work through the grief. anyone who is going through or trying to prepare for this natural, normal, inevitable loss will find how to survive the loss of a parent a powerful, healing message.

"grief is like a long valley, a winding valley where any bend may reveal a totally new landscape." c.s. lewis lorene duquin, an experienced grief counselor was no stranger to understanding and explaining grief, and had helped many people work through it. but when she lost her mother she found herself living in an entirely new space. grieving the loss of a loved one contains 52 powerful, one-page meditations that will help you work through the various aspects of grieving as they did for lorene herself. the meditations are wide-ranging: they are deeply personal, but yet they address the emotional, physical, mental, spiritual, and social aspects of grief. rooted in prayer, inspired by the holy spirit, and conveying important life lessons, each meditation features: a quote from a well-known figure that speaks to the meditation a brief reflection that expands upon the topic at hand a prayer sidebar with a timely quote or anecdote walk hand in hand with lorene and experience the gift of a companion who can walk this painful walk at your side, through this unknown territory, where each passing day seems to reveal a new dimension of pain, loss, confusion but eventually transforms to healing and peace.

As a mother who has suffered with loss on many levels, kathe wunnenberg knows from firsthand experience that there are no easy answers for those who mourn. her tender and comforting devotions will help you deal with your grief and find hope and strength in god. grieving the loss of a loved one is a devotional for those who know the acute heartache that accompanies loss. using scripture verses from multiple translations, these thoughtful devotions will help you walk through the stages of grief, as well as offer specific encouragement for holidays, birthdays, and special occasions, when grief can be particularly painful. you will walk away from the short thematic devotions and feel validated and understood, and renewed hope in the god who promises to never leave you.

If you've lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you've discovered that few people understand the deep hurt you feel. where do you turn for daily comfort and help? where do you find the tools to move forward? through a season of grief is the first 365-day devotional designed to support and uplift you in the first, most difficult year of bereavement. – as you read through the pages of this 365-day devotional, you will better understand the grieving process and will receive needed encouragement along the way. – these devotions offer biblical comfort and practical teaching that will enable you to take steps forward each day toward healing, including devotions specifically geared toward supporting you through your grief such as: how to embrace the grieving process – how to cope when the meal train ends – who to turn to when you can't control your emotions – more than thirty respected christian professionals–including anne graham lotz, kay arthur, jack hayford, elisabeth elliot, norman wright, barbara johnson, and luis palau–share their insights on how to walk through the devastation of grief toward wholeness and hope. you will hear from people like you who have lost a loved one and have found god's healing presence amid despair. – this unique devotional is based on grief – share, a national grief recovery support group program that has helped more than 100,000 families.

In grieving dad, mark seidman provides encouragement and hope to any dad who has had the misfortune of losing a child. he speaks from experience – his 26 year old son died suddenly in an accident. in an instant, mark's life was shattered. mark recounts his journey of the first year after losing his son and shares what he learned that helped him find his way forward. the wisdom he acquired during that time will help any dad who has lost a child. with candor and compassion, mark explains how he went from being hysterical and immobilized, to getting back on his feet and working to rebuild a good life for himself and his family. he spells out 40 specific lessons he learned that helped him move forward to live a full and rewarding life in the aftermath of his devastating loss. no dad should ever have to deal with the loss of a child, but mark's insights make the long, hard road just a bit easier.

Poets and playwrights have written about the dark cloak of grief, the deep yearning, how devastating heartache feels. in the grieving brain, neuroscientist and psychologist mary-frances o'connor, phd, gives us a fascinating new window into one of the hallmark experiences of being human.

The death of a parent before a child reaches adulthood is a cataclysmic event that forever scars that child. no assumption, no expectations, no belief, can remain the same. yet millions of children grow to adulthood on a foundation that is both marred and shaped by such an early loss. this book provides a thoughtful framework for understanding the impact that early loss has on every aspect of adult development. it illustrates how themes of loss and survival weave through the lives of those who have lost a parent in childhood. who one becomes, how one parents, and what one believes about the world are all shaped by the experience of a parent's early death. for anyone who has survived the loss of one they love, this important guide shows how the human spirit can survive and even master the ultimate loss. — publisher description

Fatherloss is a nuanced look at one of the most common and least-studied events in men's lives. offering a fresh view of the grieving process and practical advice, this book contains information on: how a son can prepare for his loss; coping immediately following the death; a woman's role in helping men through it; and the different ways men grieve.

"i found this book very meaningful. – as elyce wakerman found in the scores of interviews she conducted, the loss of a father— through death, divorce, or abandonment—is the event that shapes a girl’s life and all her future relationships. “in my fantasy,” one woman commented, “he remains the perfect, all-giving man”—a difficult role for any other man to fill. based partly on the author’s experience, partly on her in-depth interviews, and partly on a questionnaire she developed with psychologist holly barrett to which almost six hundred women responded, father loss provides the clearest portrait yet of a very special group of women. chapters include:a subject i can speak of: “my father died when i was three”a subject of research: the father-daughter relationship – a parody of incest: women who never knew their fathers – a face not even a father could love: daughters of paternal suicide – my mother—the widow, the divorcée—myself: mother as head of the household – make room for the new daddy: stepfathers – it’s the child that makes the woman: self-image and others – a match made in heaven…or elsewhere: attitudes toward marriage and the family – women with wounds that will not heal – and more! as a group, they express their insecurities (“sometimes i wonder if i’ll ever be able to love a man totally . . . because that would mean i didn’t love my father anymore.” —leslie). yet individually, many have become outstanding achievers, including eleanor roosevelt (“he dominated my life as long as he lived and was the love of my life for years after he died.”), helen gurney brown (“people in business, my bosses, i look to them all as fathers.”), barbara streisand, gloria steinem, geraldine ferraro and many others. – a bestseller when it was first published twenty-five years ago and now updated and revised, father loss gives information and insight to fatherless daughters, to widows and divorcees with daughters, and to every father who needs to understand the vital role he plays in his daughter’s life—as the first man she ever loves.

Through great personal loss, authors cecil murphey and liz allison have gained insight to share with others who are going through uncertainty, depression, and loneliness after losing a loved one. they also offer advice for those comforting someone who is grieving.among comforting paintings by artist michal sparks, brief stories, personal experiences, and prayers offer a meaningful path toward healing for readers when they:feel alone and lost in their grief and want to reconnect with others and to lifeseek to make sense of their loss alongside their sense of faith, purpose, and godwant to honor their loved one without clinging to the past in unhealthy waysreaders are given gentle permission to grapple with doubt, seek peace, and reflect on their loss in their own way without judgment and with understanding and hope. a perfect gift for a loved one dealing with loss.

Updated to commemorate its 20th anniversary, this classic resource further explores the effects of grief and sheds new light on how to begin to take effective actions to complete the grieving process and work towards recovery and happiness. – incomplete recovery from grief can have a lifelong negative effect on the capacity for happiness. drawing from their own histories as well as from others', the authors illustrate how it is possible to recover from grief and regain energy and spontaneity. based on a proven program, the grief recovery handbook offers grievers the specific actions needed to move beyond loss. new material in this edition includes guidance for dealing with:· loss of faith· loss of career and financial issues· loss of health· growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional home – the grief recovery handbook is a groundbreaking, classic handbook that everyone should have in their library. “this book is required for all my classes. the more i use this book, the more i believe that unresolved grief is the major underlying issue in most people’s lives. it is the only work of its kind that i know of that outlines the problem and provides the solution.”—bernard mc – grane, ph. – d., professor of sociology, chapman university

Large print editionthis loss changes everything. – the loss of a life partner can be traumatic. oblivious to our suffering, the world around us speeds on as if nothing happened. our hearts are broken. our souls shake. our broken, grieving hearts need it to survive. – multiple award-winning author, hospice chaplain, and grief counselor gary roe is a trusted voice who has been helping wounded, grieving hearts find hope and healing for more than three decades. written with heartfelt compassion, this warm, easy-to-read, and practical book reads like a caring conversation with a friend and will become a comforting companion as you navigate the turbulent waters of grief. – gary's desire is to meet you in your grief and walk with you there. composed of brief chapters, comfort for the grieving spouse's heart is designed to be read one chapter per day, giving you bite-sized bits of comfort, encouragement, and healing over a period of time. you do not have to read it this way, of course. read in the way that is most natural for you. – in comfort for the grieving spouse's heart, you will discover how to… process complicated grief emotions (sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, guilt, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, etc). navigate all the relational changes – feeling alone, misunderstood, isolated, and even rejected by those around you. handle the increased stress and uncertainty that this heavy loss can bring. * deal with physical and mental health issues, illnesses, and new symptoms that often arise. take care of yourself through diet, hydration, fitness, and rest. deal with a myriad of practical issues (financial challenges, parenting, family activities). handle the intense, deep loneliness that often comes with this loss. you will also find hope in how to… think through the challenging spiritual and faith questions that frequently surface. relate well to the people around you – those who are helpful and those who aren't. overcome the tendency to run from emotional pain with unhealthy habits or compulsive behaviors. deal well with triggers and the grief bursts that will come. find the support you need for survival, recovery, and healing (safe people, fellow grievers, counseling, etc.). develop a simple, realistic plan for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. use your grief for good – for yourself, your family, and others. allow this loss to give you greater perspective and motivate you to live more effectively than ever before. make your life count, one day, one moment at a time. please don't grieve alone. let comfort for the grieving spouse's heart join you on this arduous, tasking journey. be kind to yourself. take your heart seriously. death has invaded, but it doesn't have to win. read on. comfort awaits you in these pages of this book.

More than a book about grief, when your father dies is a map through the complex emotions and chages a man goes through following the loss of his father.

"when pastor colin smith found himself counseling grieving couples in his church, he turned to the book of lamentations for help. what unfolded is recorded in this book. … based on the biblical themes of tears, talk, guilt, grievance, hope, and healing this book will demonstrate how to navigate the valley of grief, sorrow, and loss"–page 4 of cover

Updated to commemorate its 20th anniversary, this classic resource further explores the effects of grief and sheds new light on how to begin to take effective actions to complete the grieving process and work towards recovery and happiness. – incomplete recovery from grief can have a lifelong negative effect on the capacity for happiness. drawing from their own histories as well as from others', the authors illustrate how it is possible to recover from grief and regain energy and spontaneity. based on a proven program, the grief recovery handbook offers grievers the specific actions needed to move beyond loss. new material in this edition includes guidance for dealing with:· loss of faith· loss of career and financial issues· loss of health· growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional home – the grief recovery handbook is a groundbreaking, classic handbook that everyone should have in their library. “this book is required for all my classes. the more i use this book, the more i believe that unresolved grief is the major underlying issue in most people’s lives. it is the only work of its kind that i know of that outlines the problem and provides the solution.”—bernard mc – grane, ph. – d., professor of sociology, chapman university

A grief like no other is the book no one wants to ever have to buy; sadly, many people continue to need it. from 9/11 to cindy sheehan's son – from mass tragedies like the recent london bombings to law and order type crimes that make the news only to be replaced by another name. as such, more people are left with the aftermath of dealing with the violent death of a loved one. it brings its own special brand of grieving since victim's families can spend years dealing with legal ramifications, guilt, and a myriad of other circumstances that don't accompany "normal" deaths. kathleen o'hara knows both sides of this coin. as a therapist, she has counseled hundreds of people dealing with grief. as a mother, she saw her worst fears realized when her college-aged son was brutally murdered in 1999. in the aftermath of aaron's murder, o'hara developed the seven stage journey that is at the heart of a grief like no other. although this is a book for those left behind in the aftermath of violence, it offers concrete and practical steps and stages, allowing family and friends safe passage through this incredibly harrowing journey.

Just as on death and dying taught us the five stages of death — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance — on grief and grieving applies these stages to the grieving process and weaves together theory, inspiration, and practical advice, including sections on sadness, hauntings, dreams, isolation, and healing.

Just as on death and dying taught us the five stages of death — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance — on grief and grieving applies these stages to the grieving process and weaves together theory, inspiration, and practical advice, including sections on sadness, hauntings, dreams, isolation, and healing.

Adult children often need to do much more than make the funeral arrangements when a parent dies. the death of a parent can be a major life-changing event for the adult child. the death of a parent is filled with stories of people who have lost a parent and how they dealt with the reality of that event. eighteen stories divided into eight sections touch on a wide range of emotions and situations related to grief, loss and moving on with one's life in a healthy manner. a spiritual reflection concludes each of the sections.