Books & Resources
Some things helped. Some didn’t. These are the ones that stayed with me.
In the beginning, after the loss of a child, I was searching for answers—reading anything I could get my hands on, sometimes several books at once. Some offered comfort right away. Others didn’t resonate at all.
That’s something I learned along the way—not every grief resource will feel right, and that’s okay.
What matters is finding the books and support that speak to you, even in a small way.
Below is a collection of books for grief, healing, and understanding life after the loss of a child.
Books That Helped Me Through Grief
Life on the Other Side
Sylvia Browne
I really loved this book. It opened my mind to what happens after we pass, and to the idea that our loved ones are still be with us. Hearing how a medium connects brought a sense of comfort and possibility that stayed with me.
Caroline Myss
Anatomy of the Spirit
This book gave me a different way of looking at the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. It helped me understand how deeply emotional pain can be held in the body, and that healing can happen on many levels. It shifted my perspective in a meaningful way.
Heaven is for Real
Todd Burpo
This was one of my favorite books. The story is told in such a simple, genuine way, and it brought a sense of comfort that stayed with me. Through my own healing, I’ve come to feel a deep, daily connection to Claudia, and this book echoed that feeling, that there is more beyond this life, and that connection doesn’t end.
Born Knowing
John Holland
This book meant a lot to me. After reading his story, I knew I needed to seek the author out for a personal reading. The information he shared—things no one else could have known—was life-changing. It confirmed what I already knew to be true: that Claudia has never left me. It helped me fully trust what I was already feeling.
Brian Weiss, M.D.
Many Lives, Many Masters
This book took place in a clinical setting, without any intention of exploring anything beyond traditional therapy. Through regression, patients were guided back to prior lives, revealing that we live many lives, each one helping us learn or complete something from before. It was fascinating, and it expanded my understanding of what our lives might really be about.
Eckhart Tolle
The Power of Now
This book gave me a different way of understanding how the mind works, especially during grief. It helped me see how easily we get pulled into the past or future, and how important it is to come back to the present moment. Even when everything felt overwhelming, it offered a way to take things one moment at a time.
Our Children Live On
Elissa Al-Chokhachy
This book holds a special place for me, as my story is included in it. Reading the experiences of other parents who have walked this path helped me feel less alone, and reinforced that our connection to our children doesn’t end. Being part of this collection was meaningful, and it reflects something I have come to know—that our children live on.
These simply helped me- books for coping with grief after losing a child.
Over time, I’ve learned that the right things tend to find you when you’re ready for them.
You don’t need to take in everything, just what speaks to you.
Even one small sense of comfort is enough.
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