Death & Grief

Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand
Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand

Review:Megan Devine has not only managed to use words when words are nearly impossible to come by, but she somehow brings solace where solace cannot be had and nurturance where one is lost for both the griever and the witness. Read more

The End of the World as We Know It - Scenes from a Life
The End of the World as We Know It - Scenes from a Life

Review:This book is and an easy read. Following Mr. Goolrick's journey it is hard to understand how someone can heal from the horrific trials of a wounded childhood; yet bringing the secrets out of their hiding places begins the process of healing. Hopefully, many other survivors of 'painful parenting' will find this book and rip their own secrets wide open. Read more

Four Questions That Can Change Your Life - Loving What Is
Four Questions That Can Change Your Life - Loving What Is

Review:This book is incredible. Rather than dictating spiritual principles, this book provides the reader with the tools to discover his or her own unique spiritual realizations. Would recommend it to anyone. Read more

Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery
Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery

Review:Very detailed and mesmerizing read. I was waiting for someone to write a book
about those poor young prostitutes that were murdered and left to rot in the
dunes off Jones Beach on Long Island. We needed to know about them and their
lives and their deaths. Reads like a detective novel. Great book. Read more

Thoughts on Things Found and Lost and Hoped For - If You Feel Too Much
Thoughts on Things Found and Lost and Hoped For - If You Feel Too Much

Review:This book brings a topic that most would rather not talk about into the light. Throughout reading this I found myself wanting to talk more about addiction and depression and help spread the conversation throughout my community. It really impacted me and in a way made me had to do some reflecting of my own that lead to me realizing that depression, addiction, and everything that comes with it is not something that is taken as seriously as it should be and that people are afraid of admitting that ... Read more

and the Murder of Her Children - Her Mysterious Disappearance
and the Murder of Her Children - Her Mysterious Disappearance

Review:This book was so well written and impossible to put down. It never felt like the authors were embellishing or filling in the blanks like some true crime books do. It gave deep insight into Josh and Susan's relationship and helped explain the seemingly unexplainable. Read more

The Strange Death of Ronda Reynolds and Her Mother's Unceasing Quest for the Truth
The Strange Death of Ronda Reynolds and Her Mother's Unceasing Quest for the Truth

Review:As true Ann Rule fans know, Rules books are always great. If you like true crime books this one will not disappoint. The only disappointment is the fact that sometimes the victims in the books have to go through so much misery until justice is served. Read more

Two Experts on Death and Dying Teach Us About the Mysteries of Life and Living
Two Experts on Death and Dying Teach Us About the Mysteries of Life and Living

Review:We have had a number of family and friends passing away lately and I was looking for some philosophical book on the meaning of life and death. We are not religious so didn't want the god line since it doesn't apply. This has too much of god in it and I come away understanding that only when you are terminally ill do you "get" it. So not what I was looking for but lots of interesting anecdotes and if you are a believer might be a good book for you. I did pick up a Buddist book on life and death s... Read more

Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt
Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt

Review:Great read! I've always wanted to know more about something that affects everyone so dearly. It was very interesting and even hilarious. Yes, there can be humor, even in death. Ultimately, it was very respectably written, and gave educational insight into a little known field. Read more

The Denial of Death
The Denial of Death

Review:much of the arguments are based on questionable foundations, but it is be useful to spark thoughts as to why they are questionable and therefore what would be better. whether their points are acceptable or not, any idea which aids in further examination of the world is a good thing. Read more

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