Family Connection Resources on
Death, Dying 
and Grief

Andrew, You Died Too Soon Chilstrom (Book, Augsburg Fortress) The author shares her experiences after the death of her son who committed suicide in this very touching and emotional story.

At the Death of a Child, Deffner (Book, CPH) Deffner addresses the emotional, physical, and spiritual anguish of bereaved parents and communicates the hope found in the Gospel.

Cries From the Heart: Prayers for Bereaved Parents, Speiss (Book, Baker) 50 short prayer poems from the author's own journey ask hard questions of God and search for meaning in tragedy and death.

Dealing with Suicide Throop (Book, Augsburg Fortress) This book tells how to help those contemplating suicide and how to support families who have lost someone to suicide.

Death and the Life After, Graham (Book, Word) Dr. Graham answers questions about life after death and addresses complex issues such as euthanasia and suicide. He offers loving comfort to those facing death and includes practical advice on how to prepare a will and plan a funeral.

Empty Arms, Vredevelt (Book, CPH) Emotional support for those who have suffered a miscarriage or stillbirth.

Five Cries of Grief Vredevelt (Book, Harper Collins) Coping with the loss of their son, the authors encountered five stages/cries of grief, which they have outlined here, to help others in their journey from shock to peace.

Good Grief, Westberg (Book, Fortress) Expounds a healthy, Christian attitude toward grief. Encourages feeling emotions and allowing Christ to help work through them.

Help for Bereaved Parents, Tengborn (Book, CPH) This book sensitively offers concern, help, and suggestions for recovery from grief to husbands and wives as they support each other in their bereavement.

Helping Children Cope with Death, Dodd (Book, Herald) Dodd assists children dealing with their thoughts and feelings about the death of a friend or relative, and help those facing their own death from a terminal disease.

Helping Children Grieve When Someone They Love Dies, Huntley (Book, Augsburg) The author explains how children at various ages understand death and offers positive ways for parents and other caring adults to help children grieve.

If I Should Die, If I Should Live, Marxhausen (Book, CPH) Picture book to help children of all ages deal with the death of a friend or family member.

In the Grip of Grace: You Can't Fall Beyond His Love Lucado (Book, Word) Lucado looks into the lives of believers and, through moving stories and powerful insights, answers the questions everyone asks about grace, while remind that God's grip on our lives is permanently guided by grace.

The Last Thing We Talk About, Bayly (Book, Cook) The author, who lost three sons, discusses explaining death to a child, losing a child, and suicide.

Living with Grief Carter (Study, CPH) This six-session study includes a narrative of the author's own grief after the death of his 23-year-old daughter.

Teenagers Talk About Grief Kolf (Book, Baker) Like adults, teens encounter the anger, guilt, fear, mood swings, and other emotions associated with a deep personal loss.

Mr. Washington's Traveling Music, Nelesen (Book, CPH) Mr. Washington's death makes Claire sad. When the choir sings Mr. Washington's "traveling music" (I Know That My Redeemer Lives) at the Easter service, Claire realizes he is in heaven.

What Happened when Grandma Died?, Baker (Book, CPH) A tender, straightforward story that helps parents explain to children what happens when God calls a loved one home to heaven.

When Life Takes What Matters, Lenzkes (Book, Discovery House) A Collection of devotions to help us see loss from God's perspective, soothing the pain of loss without making us feel guilty for feeling hurt.

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