Grief Illness

One doctor dies by suicide every three weeks. A Bridge Across Minds begins in the aftermath of an attempt. Told through the intertwined stories of two psychiatrists on opposite sides of a locked door, the book follows Dr Helen Haynes, the consultant running an acute ward, and Dr Elaine Patch, a colleague who becomes her patient. Their relationship, and Elaine’s turbulent recovery, reveal how fragile the divide between doctor and patient can be.

Read by the author, Jayne Mattingly. A guide to living and making peace with your ever-changing body Have you ever felt like your body has failed you? Maybe you’re not as quick or as strong as you used to be, or an illness has wrecked your sense of self, or no matter what diet you follow, you...

**DREAM COUNT, the searing, exquisite new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is out now!** A devastating essay on loss and the people we love from the bestselling author of Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun. 'Grief is a cruel kind of education. You learn how ungentle mourning can be, how full...

Experiencing grief at the death of a person we love or who matters to us—as universal as it is painful—is central to the human condition. Surprisingly, however, philosophers have rarely examined grief in any depth. In Grief, Michael Cholbi presents a groundbreaking philosophical exploration of this complex emotional event, offering valuable new insights about what grief is, whom we grieve, and how grief can ultimately lead us to a richer self-understanding and a fuller realization of our humanity.

'Dr Chloe helped me understand how to grieve and keep living, how to find the light in the darkest of days. I know this book will be of great comfort to many.' Zoe Ball Nobody gets through life free from the pain of loss. However, we aren’t very good at processing what grief does to us. If...

A trusted grief expert shares advice on how to navigate the loss of a loved one in this incisive and compassionate guide. "Calm, lucid prose… a humanizing exploration of coping with the life-changing tides of loss” —Kirkus Reviews In Grief is Love, author Marisa Renee Lee reveals that...

From one of the leading grief therapists, this compassionate and accessible guide to grieving offers a new framework for understanding and navigating loss. "This gentle book will walk you through the darkest valley. Warm, practical, and kind, it will lift your spirit and tell you the truth—you...

In Coping, media personality, politician, actor, journalist, editor, and author Derryn Hinch shares how he has coped with the many curveballs which have been thrown his way over the course of his colorful life and illustrious career. Hinch gets very personal and provides advice on many topics. From having been convicted of contempt of court on three occasions, and serving two prison sentences and one term of house arrest, to having been married four times, Hinch provides a candid insight into how he has coped and bounced back, time and time again.

Taking the Cape Off shares Fire Chief Pat Kenny's journey to overcome his perceived failure as a leader in his most cherished duty, that of being a protector. His "Cape" failed to protect his 20-year-old son Sean from dying by suicide after a lifelong battle with mental illness. His anguish was complicated by his role as the leader of a fire department.

A guide to living and making peace with your ever-changing body. Have you ever felt like your body has failed you? Maybe you’re not as quick or as strong as you used to be, or an illness has wrecked your sense of self, or no matter what diet you follow, you still feel uncomfortable in your own...

"We all need an opportunity to sit gently and thoughtfully with our grief. Consider this book your invitation."—Rachel Cargle, author of A Renaissance of Her Own A guide to living and making peace with your ever-changing body Have you ever felt like your body has failed you? Maybe you’re not...

In 2013, the author was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. This nonfiction account chronicles that journey and how the experience changed her life for the better. Learning to see the positive in a terminal diagnosis gave her the strength to become a better person and see the world around her in a more positive way.

What do you pray when you've already prayed for everything? You asked God for healing. You trusted. You waited. You prayed again. But the diagnosis remained. The pain stayed. The grief never left. And now you're left carrying a question many Christians are afraid to say out loud: What happens when healing doesn't come? Prayers for When Healing Doesn't Come is a 40-day Scripture devotional written for those living in the long wait.