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Books that gave me hope when I was widowed
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items These are books that I have read in the years since my husband's death. They are all testaments to the ability to survive loss and they gave me hope. Of course I also included my own book!
I read this book before losing my husband and reread it afterward. Nancy lost her husband and two sons in a plane crash in 1995. I could not imagine going through an experience like that and then moving forward in life. I'm sure it wasn't easy for Na...
Radical Survivor: One Woman's Journey
As a widow myself, I read a lot of books written by widows. To write a book after the loss of a spouse, you have to be able to envision a path forward, and this has always been uplifting to me. In Widowish, Melissa does an excellent job of conveying ...
Widowish: A Memoir
I began following Bob Millsap’s blog, Ten Thousand Days, in 2018, and he started following me around the same time. I don’t remember how or when we discovered each other, but I have enjoyed reading his stories. Recently, I contacted Bob to invite him...
Shake Yourself Free: Take Control of Life
This is an incredible story of loss and resilience. As a fellow widow, I can't imagine losing a child at the same time. Both Kim and her surviving daughter were injured, lost their home, and their community was also destroyed. The story was gripping ...
Where Yellow Flowers Bloom: A True Story
A few years after my husband's death I felt I was ready to read a book written by a 9/11 widow. I still can't imagine how difficult it was to experience this kind of loss with the rest of the country. I remember how life-changing 9/11 was, even for t...
The Alchemy of Loss: A Widow's Transformation
This book is inspiring and helpful. I admire Sheryl Sandberg for the work she put in to build resilience for herself and also to share her story. With this book she also launched a website and Facebook groups that were a place of comfort for many, my...
Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
Finally, this is my story. I am proud of the work I put into it and have received positive feedback from many readers. I hope that it provides you with a sense of hope.
Suddenly: A Widow's Story of Loss & Healing