Review:“I work every day with parents in this field, and the book represents an enormous help to other families in need of support and guidance. Passion and dedication have been put onto every page. Having personally been through this tragedy, the writers,unlike most in their situation, come forward with unique insights and suggestions on how to cope and move ahead.”
Kevin Konkle
Director of Outpatient Services
Phoenix House of San Diego
"Losing Johnathan" A condensed version of the first part of this book appeared in the Boston Globe Magazine on Father's Day in 2000. The book, entitled Losing Jonathan , runs about 56,000 words. It is divided into two groups of short sections: the first series of sections explore the year before our son Jonathan's death, his battle against heroin addiction, and the close bond between parent and child. The second series then traces the curve of parental grief over the next six years, reflecting on the turbulent struggle of such experience,with particular emphasis on the difference between the interior journey of a father and a mother, husband and wife.
"Living When a Loved One Has Died"
By Earl A. Grossman.
"One book which we found helpful and have since given out to others is"
For children, especially siblings, this whole grieving process can not only be hurtful but confusing and even frightening. Often death is puzzling for them, and they wonder where they now fit within the sadness of parents.
Pat recently read three books, written especially for the 6-10 year olds, which explain emotions at this time
"Badger's Parting Gifts"
by Susan Varley
"I Miss You"
by Pat Thomas
"When Someone Very Special Dies" by Marge Heegaard
Two very special books which were primarily written for and are published as juvenile literature must be recommended since the response to them by adults has been most enthusiastic - not only because of content, but illustrations.
"The Next Place"
by Warren Hanson
It is so beautifully conceived by the author/illustrator that the reader or listener cannot help but be inspired and comforted.
"Tear Soup" by Pat Schwiebert and Chuck DeKlyern, illustrator, Taylor Bulls ,
It is as the co-title suggests "a recipe for healing after a loss" and to quote the jacket flap, "affirms the bereaved, educates the unbereaved and is a building block for children."
A Swan in Heaven: Conversations Between Two Worlds.
The book is based on after-death dialogs between Terri and her son Danny. Danny who died from a degenerative metabolic disorder at age 16. Via these dialogs, Terri was guided to teach others how to develop their innate psychic abilities, and for many, this includes learning how to receive messages from departed friends and family members.
GRASP
Grief Recovery After A Substance Passing Pat or Russ Wittberger
Phone:
843.705.2217
E-mail for Pat & Russ Wittberger mom@jennysjourney.org
