Understanding Grief

Therese Brady Library - Bibliotherapy Reading Lists Recommended Grieving; A Beginners Guide Mc Cormack, J (2005) London: ISBN: 023252629X Synopsis; This book was written by Jerusha McCormack after the sudden death of her husband in a Dublin hospital.

She describes her reactions and the reactions of those around her as she attempts to make sense of her new status as a widow. This book aims to guide others, not by providing a ‘right way’, but by giving the confidence to find your own way through grief.

Additional A Grief Observed Lewis, C.S (1961) London: Faber. ISBN: 0571066240 Grievers Ask; Answers To Questions About Death And Loss Smith, H.I (2004) Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress Publishers. ISBN: 0806645628 Online resources Cruse Bereavement Care; About Grief Guide Cruse is a UK organisation which has provided information and support to bereaved people for over 30 years. Their website has a range of leafl ets and information sources for all ages. http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/AboutGrief.html Grief Net An American site which brings together resources, articles and books which people may find useful. The site also includes online discussion and support groups. www.griefnet.org