When you lose a loved one you feel that life loses sense. The loss of a child brings incomparable pain. It is often difficult for us to share our feelings with family or friends at such times. That is why books about losing a child will be a good solution for you. You can find yourself and get support in the text. A story of a person who has already overcome a difficult period can help you to return to normal life after losing a child. The book can become a friend who will walk with you through this difficult path. That is why we have prepared for you a selection of 5 books that will help you cope with your loss.
21 Olive Trees By Laura Formentini
The first of 5 books about losing a child is “21 Olive Trees”. The author of this book is a mother who lost her child and conveyed her emotions on paper. Laura added 21 letters to her dead son in the book. She released her emotions in this way and wrote 21 stories after each letter explaining her emotions. The readers can find the answers to their questions and inspiration to continue their life in such books about losing a child.
Blue Nights By Joan Didion
The next of the books about grief after losing a child is “Blue Nights”. The author describes her thoughts and fears about the death of the beloved daughter, the birth of children, and old age. A sheet of paper became for the author a place where she could reflect her feelings and thoughts. Such books about moms losing a child will help parents who have experienced similar grief to find answers that concern them.
Men We Reaped By Jesmyn Ward
Book “Men We Reaped”, tells of the death of 5 black men who were close to the author. That’s why she decided to find out how these accidents could be related. She explains that it was the way of life and the place of residence that influenced what happened to the dead. The author describes her feelings about racism and the struggle for the economy. Jesmyn considers these two aspects to be the main causes of their deaths.
Lincoln In The Bardo By George Saunders
The book “Lincoln In The Bardo” tells about the death of the king’s son. The author describes the process of repentance called Bordeaux. The book also describes love and relationships in the family. George Saunders conveys all the pain of mourning the loss of a child. This book can help you understand that you are not alone with such feelings and how to deal with losing a child.
The Fall Of Freddie The Leaf By Leo Buscaglia
“The Fall Of Freddie The Leaf” is a book that uses allegory to explain the fluidity of life and the inevitability of death. It is a simple story with a deep meaning. Parents who have lost a child often lack such a simple reminder that sooner or later everything may end.