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Odd man out Odd man out Matt McCarthy A novel of chilling suspense about a father who will do anything to protect his teenage daughterFollowing the tragic deaths of his wife and son, antiques dealer Terence Cave is left alone to raise hi… OL11994036W
All shall be well; and all shall be well; and all manner of things shall be well All shall be well; and all shall be well; and all manner of things shall be well Tod Wodicka Meet Burt Hecker: a mead-drinking, tunic-wearing medieval re-enactor from upstate New York. He prefers oat gruel to French fries because potatoes were unavailable in Europe before 1200 AD; and, at w… OL12283919W
An unofficial rose An unofficial rose Iris Murdoch The nine characters in this novel are all looking for love; and so closely is the web woven that the actions and passions of each are constantly affecting the others. The irony and pathos of this tan… OL1326390W
The Grief Recovery Handbook, 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition The Grief Recovery Handbook, 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition John W. James Newly updated and expanded to commemorate its 20th anniversary — this classic resource helps people complete the grieving process and move toward recovery and happinessIncomplete recovery from grief … OL14920622W
Jenny Angel Jenny Angel Margaret Wild Jenny believes that she is a guardian angel who, by watching over her brother, will keep him from death. OL15057333W
Bereavement and Grief Bereavement and Grief Lisa Firth Everyone will experience a bereavement at some point, yet the death of a loved one is always a shock, even after a long illness. This book takes a sensitive look at the issues surrounding grief and l… OL15193036W
Religion, death, and dying Religion, death, and dying Lucy Bregman A wide-ranging anthology for general readers covering many religious, ethical, and spiritual aspects of death, dying, and bereavement in American society. • Includes the work of 31 distinguished… OL15499169W
Miracle's Boys Miracle's Boys Jacqueline Woodson Lafayette would do anything to have things back the way they used to be—back before their parents died and back before his brother Charlie changed so much. But things have changed and all he can do n… OL15838377W
Grounded Grounded Kate Klise After her father, brother, and sister are killed in a plane crash, twelve-year-old Daralynn's life in tiny Digginsville, Missouri, continues as her mother turns angry and embittered, her grandmother … OL16211125W
Goodbye, friend Goodbye, friend Gary A. Kowalski "The final parting from a pet is a sorrow many feel they face alone. Is it appropriate to feel so sad for an animal? As cited in Goodbye, Friend, and written by Garrison Keillor, "If this is foolish,… OL16442294W
Let it go Let it go Chris Williams "When his wife and two of his children were killed in a drunk-driving accident, Chris Williams made the most important decision of his life"--Provided by publisher. OL16626760W
Mum's list Mum's list St John Greene Over her last few days Kate Greene created "Mum's list" to help her husband St John 'Singe' bring up her two sons Reef and Finn. OL16688475W
I'll see you again I'll see you again Jackie Hance In a powerful and intimate memoir, Jackie Hance shares her story of unbearable loss, darkest despair, and -- slowly, painfully, and miraculously -- her cautious return to hope and love after the deat… OL17659963W
Sweet memories Sweet memories LaVyrle Spencer Sweet memories: Theresa Brubaker is a shy, 25-year-old who has little experience with men. When her brother invites his army buddy home for Christmas, Theresa is able for the first time to face her i… OL17745375W
Wave Wave Sonali Deraniyagala On the morning of December 26, 2004, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Sonali Deraniyagala lost her parents, her husband, and her two young sons in the tsunami she miraculously survived. In this br… OL17804657W
Days to remember Days to remember Rachel Moore Ever since they were children, playing Mary and Joseph in the school nativity play, Breda Hanney and Warren Pascoe knew they were destined to become man and wife. Now, in 1943, with only days to go t… OL17887873W
Private view Private view Jean McNeil Bridget Jones meets Matthew Collings with a dash of pure Canadian angst thrown in. A talented young London artist is trying to get over the death of her boyfriend. Part of her trauma is coming to ter… OL1998785W
The way home looks now The way home looks now Wendy Wan Long Shang Twelve-year-old Peter Lee and his family are baseball lovers, who bond over back lot games and talk of the Pittsburgh Pirates. But when tragedy strikes, the family flies apart and baseball no longer … OL20000259W
On my own On my own Diane Rehm "In a deeply personal and moving book, the beloved NPR radio hostess speaks out about the long drawn-out death (from Parkinson's) of her husband of 54 years, and of her struggle to reconstruct her li… OL20020216W
On grief & grieving On grief & grieving Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Shortly before her death in 2004, Elisabeth KUbler-Ross and David Kessler, her collaborator, completed the manuscript for this, her final book. On Grief and Grieving is a fitting completion to her wo… OL20042375W
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