Top 10 Best "Bereavement Comfort" Books

As a doctor and widowed more than 5 years ago, Dr. Othniel Seiden has more experience with the subject of bereavement than most anyone else on the planet.

As Othniel's new wife, and herself, a psychologist, Dr. Jane Bilett can speak to how both she and he built up a new life together. Dr. Seiden discusses the financial issues facing the newly widowed, the personal issues, the physical issues and offers coping mechanisms and practical advice for all. The purpose of this book is to help you, the newly widowed, to cope with your loss and help you down the path to eventually create the new life you've been released into. Your mate's life has ended, but the fact remains that yours has not. There will be new demands on you and you will have to figure out how to deal with them in addition to all the personal trauma you're going through. Using his experience as a roapmap, Dr. Seiden helps down the painful road you must travel which ultimately will allow you begin a new life full of wonderful memories and great new potential.

Table of Contents: You're Never Ready, First Steps, Finally Sinks In...You're Alone, Taking Stock, Grief Work, Remember the Rest of the Family, Starting Over, Joining/Rejoining the Workforce, Don't Forget Your Social Needs, Dating & Sex, I Think I'm Falling In Love Again, I Never Want To Marry Again! Conclusion-Strive For Peace of Mind & Your Own Happiness! Appendix, Recommended Reading

The procession was several blocks long. Most of the angels flew a protective circle around the cars. I rode near Glory. She was quiet. She was calm. She was a comfort to me. I put my arm around her and she sighed peacefully. I whispered in her ear. "The Lord promised me that these angels would look after you. They've done a great job so far. I have no reason to doubt they'll do a great job from now on. I love you. I wish I could ease the pain of your missing me."

"What were her choices, Martin?" Mother joined us.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"You have to realize that her pain is her choice. The only way for her to avoid this pain right now, would be for her to have loved you with less than her full heart. But she did love you with her full heart - you know she did. If people choose to love in life, when they lose those whom they love, they will have pain. The only other choice is to avoid love, but that is to choose to live in pain. Let her mourn. It's her tribute to you and to your love. She wants to do it. She needs to do it. Soon, her peace will overcome her pain." Mother's voice was so soothing for both me and Glory.

excerpt from Angel on Board by EJ Thornton