Available Books
The Helpline Center has a Survivor Resource Library filled with books about grief and suicide grief. These are available due to a generous donation from a survivor. There are books for children, adolescents, and adults. You may select up to three books you would like us to send to you at no charge.
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Unfinished Conversations by Marilynne Chophel and Robert Lesoine
Follow one man's journey after losing his best friend to suicide. While accompanying him, you will get a powerful set of tools to help you navigate your grief.
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Survive Your Child's Suicide by Peggy Green
A wholistic step-by-step process founded on restoring your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health after losing a child to suicide.
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You're Not Crazy- You're Grieving by Dr. Alan Wolfelt
A survival guide for sudden loss that is devastating and disorienting. This book includes a six step process to help you move through your grief
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Aftermath by Gary Roe
Healing, validation, acceptance, and understanding for someone who has tragically lost a loved one to suicide.
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It's OK That You're Not OK by Megan Devine
This book chronicles stories, research, life tips, and mindfulness based practices to move through experiencing grief.
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The Anger of Grief by Alan Wolfelt
This book will show you how to understand and express your anger and other explosive emotions in restorative ways.
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The Healing Journey Through Grief by Dr. Phil Rich
A unique journal to provide important information about the grieving process and invoke healing through the power of writing.
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Suicide: Survivors by Adina Wrobleski
Written by the founder of SAVE to help others move through their suicide grief.
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Meditations for Survivors of Suicide by Joni Woelfel
Stories and meditations based in Christian faith.
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Finding Peace Without All the Pieces by LaRita Archibald
A book that offers understanding and help in working through the anguish of a loved ones suicide.
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My Son...My Son... by Iris Bolton
A book with a message of hope, reassurance, support, and healing.
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Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child by Gary Roe
A unique and delicate book that approaches the devastating loss of a child. It explores the emotional, physical, spiritual, relational, and future impact that losing a child has on individuals.
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Andrew, You Died Too Soon by Corinne Chilstrom
After a woman lost her son to suicide, she wrote this book to help others bear their seemingly impossible journey.
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Free Fall by Amber Easton
This follows the journey of one woman who lost her husband to suicide and her process of helping her children and herself find peace after chaos.
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What to Do When You Don't Know What to Say by Mary Froehlich
Practical and actionable ideas to help others in times of uncertainty and loss.
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Dying to Be Free by Beverly Cobain
A healing guide for family members that provides insight to the confusion, fear, and guilt they experience.
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History of a Suicide by Jill Bialosky
One woman's voyage to come to grips with her sister's suicide.
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Healing the Hurt Spirit by Catherine Greenleaf
A year of daily affirmations for survivors of suicide.
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Being a Widow by Lynn Caine
A book with practical and reassuring advice for every stage of recovery after becoming a widow.
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Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff
A Christian author explores the intensity of irreversible loss.
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No Time to Say Goodbye by Carla Fine
Offers strong, helpful, and invaluable guidance through the various stages of the survival process.
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Never The Same by Donna Schuurman
A book that addresses the needs of grieving children and the long term effects of losing a parent.
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Seeking Hope by 14 people who have lost loved ones to suicide.
Features the stories of lives who have been changed forever.
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The Swing Set by Mary Dirksen
One woman's story about how her faith guided her after her brother's death by suicide.
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Myths About Suicide by Thomas Joiner
This book addresses contributing factors that may lead to a person choosing suicide.
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Suicide The Forever Decision by Paul Quinnett
For those thinking about suicide and those who counsel them.
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A Guide for the Bereaved Survivor by Dr. Robert Baugher
Suggestions and a list of reactions on the steps for coping with grief.
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Healing After the Suicide of a Loved One by Ann Smolin and Dr. John Guinan
To help you on the first steps toward healing and the grief and depression of mourning.
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Artful Grief by Sharon Strouse
A sharing of her roadmap after the loss of her daughter to suicide and the tools for those suffering with complicated grief.
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The Gift of Second by Brandy Lidbeck
Practical guide through grief and trauma to take care of yourself.
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Losing a Son to Suicide by Randall Stepp
A collection of poems a father wrote after he lost his son to suicide.
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Eight Stories Up by Dequincy Lezine
A blend of information and empathy to young people who are thinking of ending their lives.
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Conversations With the Spirit World by Lysa Moskowitz-Mateu
One woman's recordings of her conversations with spirits who had taken their own life.
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Standing in the Shadow by June Kolf
To lead you from mourning to acceptance and release anger and guilt by embracing prayer.
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Silent Grief by Christopher Lukas and Henry Seiden
Overcome the perceived stigma associated with suicide.
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Eight Critical Questions for Mourners by Dr. Alan Wolfelt
These questions are to help you navigate your unexpected twists and unhappy challenges that come with loss.
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Life After Suicide by Jennifer Ashton
A practical guide to help those who lost a loved one to suicide and heal in a way that honors the spirit of those who have died without the blame, anger, and resentment.
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An Unquiet Mind by Kay Jamison
An honest depiction of one woman's lived experience with depression and bipolar disorder.
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Creating Meaningful Funeral Experiences by Dr. Alan Wolfelt
Handbook with insights on how to create a meaningful funeral ceremonies and help bereaved families plan.
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Conquering the Beast Within by Cait Irwin
Inspirational book for people who are fighting their own battles with depression.
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Grieving a Suicide by Albert Hsu
One son's spiritual journey through grief after losing his father to suicide.
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Lay My Burden Down by Avlin Poussaint and Amy Alexander
Unraveling suicide and the mental health crisis among African-Americans.
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How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me by Susan Blauner
Written from the view of an attempt survivor, this book offers affirmations and suggestions for those experiencing suicidal thoughts.
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Living in the Shadow of the Ghosts of Grief by Dr. Alan Wolfelt
Acknowledging and honoring unreconciled grief.
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Understanding Your Grief by Dr. Alan Wolfelt
10 touchstones to help you understand the normal and necessary journey through grief.
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First Aid for Broken Hearts by Dr. Alan Wolfelt
A practical approach to teach you to triage your grief and heal.
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The Wilderness of Suicide Grief by Dr. Alan Wolfelt
Finding your way through the wilderness after losing someone you love to suicide.
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Struck by Living by Julie Hersch
A journey of one woman choosing life over suicide.
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The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon
An atlas of depression describing the challenges, available medications, and treatments.
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Adolescent
After a Parent's Suicide by Margo Requarth
A how-to guide for parent and caregiver survivors with guidance about how to help children through their grief.
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After by Francis Chalifour
A story of a 15 year old boy who lost his father to suicide and how he moved toward reconciliation and healing.
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Living When a Young Friend Commits Suicide by Earl Grollman
An explanation of things that you might feel after a loss by suicide, how to return to school, and popular misconceptions.
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Finding the Words by Dr. Alan Wolfelt
How to talk with children and teens about death, suicide, funerals, homicide, cremation, and other end-of-life matters.
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Straight Talk About Death For Teenagers by Earl Grollman
A book for adolescents to understand normal reactions and how grief affects their life and relationships.
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When a Friend Dies by Marilyn Gootman
A book for adolescents who have lost a friend to suicide to help them cope and heal.
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Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens by Dr. Alan Wolfelt
100 practical ideas for understanding and expressing your grief.
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Child
My Big Dumb Invisible Dragon by Angie Lucas
A picture book for when loss is as big as a dragon.
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Why Would Someone Want to Die? by Rebecca Schmidt
A picture book that provides the tools to explain suicide to children and how to help a grieving child.
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Catch a Falling Star by Gayle Grass
A picture book that introduces children and their parents to warning signs and the importance of early intervention.
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The Memory Box by Joanna Rowland
A picture book written from the perspective of a young child who creates a memory box to help in her grieving process.
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Sad Isn't Bad by Michaelene Mundy
A picture book to help children and caregivers take a comforting and realistic look at loss.
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When Your Grandparent Dies by Victoria Ryan
A picture book that explores the meaning of death and heaven.
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I Miss You by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
A picture book that explores death for young children to help them understand their loss and feelings.
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A Flicker of Hope by Julia Cook
This picture book discusses grief and emphasizes for children the many ways to ask for help and build hope.
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Someone I Love Died by Suicide by Doreen Cammarata
A picture book that helps children and parents make sense of death by suicide.
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Tear Soup by Pat Schwiebert and Chuck Deklyen
A picture book that illustrates the ingredients of grief.
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After a Suicide Death
An activity book for grieving kids
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Healing You Grieving Heart for Kids by Dr. Alan Wolfelt
100 practical ideas, simple advice, and activities for children after a death.
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