Grandparents

A Grandparent’s Sorrow – Pat Schwiebert

A wonderfully sensitive and practical resource for those who are grieving. In A Grandparent’s Sorrow, Schweibert gently offers grieving grandparents support in their own sorrow while warmly suggesting ways they can help their children following the death their baby. A section for parents whose relationship with their children was already strained at the time of the loss is one of many unique perspectives she touches on

For Bereaved Grandparents – Margaret Gerner

Written for grandparents following the death of any age grandchild, For Bereaved Grandparents is filled with lots of comforting words and useful suggestions. Margaret Gerner offers many insights for grandparents as they deal with their own initial grief following the death and takes a gentle look at the long road of sadness that lies ahead. This book is gentle, practical and sure to be helpful

Forgotten Tears: A Grandmother’s Journey through Grief – Nina Bennett

Written by a bereaved grandmother, portrays the unique grief journey of grandparents. It reviews the traditional stages and theories of grief, and contains quotes from leading grief authorities as well as personal accounts from bereaved grandparents.

Healing a Grandparent’s Grieving Heart – Alan Wolfelt, PhD 

The death of a young person is never easy. But when a grandchild dies, grandparents grief doubly. They grieve for the loss of their grandchild, and they grieve for their own child, who is now a bereaved parent.

When a Grandchild Dies – Nadine Galinsky

This book takes a very comprehensive look at a grandparent’s grief. In its 130 pages, the book talks about issues ranging from planning the memorial service to relationship issues with in-laws. While the age range of the grandchild is wide, author Nadine Galinsky found that many of the issues faced by grandparents are the same