CARMICHAEL FAVORITE BOOKS

The Carmichaels favorite books are listed below. However, there are many wonderful books you can check out at your local library or purchase online or at your favorite bookstore. You can also visit aplacetoremember.com for a very thorough and detailed listing of books available by topic.

FOR PARENTS:

Grieving the Child I Never Knew, Kathy Weinberger
A simple format based upon topics of grief as well as spaces to journal and passages from the bible to refer to.  A wonderful book for parents who experience miscarriage and stillbirth.

An Empty Cradle, A Full Heart
Reflections for mothers and fathers after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death is a small book with powerful text written by Christine O'Keefe Lafser. Having twice lost children to death, the author offers grieving parents the empathy and courage that can come only from one who has shared the experience. Each reflection in this beautifully designed 249 page book is juxtaposed with a quote from Scripture. (Loyola Press, 5"x6", 249 pages)

Still to be Born by Pat Schwiebert, RN, and Paul Kirk, MD
A well-written and informative book on what happens next. It truly is "A Guide For Bereaved Parents Who Are Making Decisions About Their Future." Still to be Born talks openly about whether or not to get pregnant again, and factors that should be considered before that decision is made. It also discusses medical considerations, other options, and warns about confusing grief with an attempt for a "replacement child." This book is vital for anyone who is contemplating pregnancy after the pain of miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. (Perinatal Loss, 122 pages)

A Father's Grief
Fathers sometimes have a difficult time expressing their grief or understanding all the emotions they’re experiencing. A Father’s Grief is a pamphlet that takes a look at some of the common misconceptions of men’s grief, offers suggestions for resolving differences as well as discusses intimacy and plans  for another child. (81/2”x11”, 6 pages)
 
Mommy, Please Don't Cry
A book of love and comfort for mothers who have experienced the deep sorrow of losing a child. Each page is like opening a gift...bright, beautiful, joyful illustrations and gentle, poignant words describe heaven from a child's eyes. It is a message of hope and healing written by author Linda DeYmaz and illustrated by Laurie Snow Hein. 4-color illustrations throughout. (Published by Multnomah Publishers, 42 pages, Revised Edition 2003)

Empty Arms
One of the classics that began the movement to understand the grief that comes with infant death, it is still one of the best resources to help grieving parents. Author Sherokee Ilse covers the feelings, fears, fantasies and options that families face. It offers suggestions and support for the decision-making at the time of loss and in the days and months that follow. Over 150,000 copies sold. (Published by Wintergreen Press, 88 pages)

Trying Again
A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Loss is a book devoted to understanding pregnancy, loss and new hope written by Ann Douglas and John R. Sussman, MD. Issues covered include recent research into causes of pregnancy loss and infant death, resources for helping couples decide when they are physically and emotionally ready for a subsequent pregnancy, anxiety that another pregnancy often brings and coping skills for the emotional highs and lows during the postpartum period. (53/4”x9”, 274 pages)
 
CARMICHAEL FAVORITE BOOKS
FOR CHILDREN:

Molly’s Rosebush
A wonderful book about a child whose grandmother guides her through the loss of her anticipated sibling. Together they purchase a rosebush in memory of the baby.  A precious story for children.

We Were Gonna Have A Baby, But Had An Angel Instead.
A wonderful new resource from Grief Watch, this children's book for age level 2 and up, expresses the excitement and anticipation children have at waiting for their new sibling to arrive, and the sudden, life-changing nature of an unexpected loss. We Were Gonna Have A Baby, But We Had an Angel Instead, is written by Pat Schweibert, RN, and illustrated by Taylor Bills. Softbound, 24 pages, full color throughout. The truth of the feeling is expressed in the last two pages of the book, "If this just happened to you, I'm sorry you got an angel instead of a baby." "I think having a baby would have been more fun." The book includes a section of helpful information on how to help grieving children.

The Angel with the Golden Glow
A story of love, sorrow and moving on. It is based on a true story about a family whose first child was born with a rare genetic neurological disorder. The story is inspired by the author’s (Elissa Al-Chokhachy) experience as a home care nurse working with the family, who was expecting the birth of their second child at the time. The book, illustrated by Ulrike Graf, is a great lesson for both children and adults, in unconditional love and the gift of treasuring every moment we have together. (111/4”x91/4”, 28 pages)
 
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For a complete list of books for sale and organized by topic as referenced above, please visit www.aplacetoremember.com