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    • Men’s Grief Resources
    • Death of a Spouse/PartnerBooks to support men after losing a spouse or partner
    • Widower Support Resources
    • Spirituality and Grief
    • Testimonial VideosReal Stories of Healing and Hope from Widowers

    Specialized Grief Topics

    • Death of a Child or Grandchild
    • Death of a Parent
    Access Resources Made for Men Coping with Grief

    More Grief Resources

    • Books for WidowersEssential books to support men through grief and healing
    • Poetry for the GrievingWords of Inspiration by Poets
    • Recipes for WidowersComfort food recipes for beginner to seasoned cook
    • Dating Resources for Widowers
  • Get Support
    • What to Expect After Losing a Spouse
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  • Media
    • In the NewsNews and media on grief and support for men
    • PodcastsInsightful and engaging conversations on men’s grief, healing, and resilience
    • WebinarsOnline workshops for widowers and those who support them
    • Dating PodcastDating guidance for widowers ready to connect again
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    • Widower Dating BlogDating guidance for widowers ready to connect again
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Books for Widowers

Essential books to support men through grief and healing

This collection of carefully selected books offers widowers practical guidance, emotional comfort and insight into navigating loss. From personal stories to expert advice, these books help men understand grief and find hope on the path forward.

  • 99 things Women Wish They Knew Before Dating after 40, 50 and Yes, 60!

    99 things Women Wish They Knew Before Dating after 40, 50 and Yes, 60!
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    By Rosalind Sedacca and Amy Sherman

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  • Suddenly Solo

    Suddenly Solo

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    By March Silbert and Harold Spielman

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  • How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies

    How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies

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    By Therese A. Rando, Ph.D., BCETS, BCBT

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  • Grief: The Lonely Road/A Widower’s Journey Toward Hope

    Grief: The Lonely Road/A Widower’s Journey Toward Hope

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    By Marvin Petsel

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  • Into the Cave: When Men Grieve

    Into the Cave: When Men Grieve

    Into the Cave: When Men Grieve

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    By Dr. Ronald G. Petrie

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  • Cowbells and Courage

    Cowbells and Courage

    Cowbells and Courage

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    By Patrick W. Page

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  • Surviving-the-Grief-Cave

    Surviving-the-Grief-Cave

    Surviving-the-Grief-Cave

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    By Bob McGuire

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  • The Healing Power of Love: Transcending the Loss of a Spouse to New Love

    The Healing Power of Love: Transcending the Loss of a Spouse to New Love
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    By Gloria Lintermans and Marilyn Stolzman

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  • A Grief Observed

    A Grief Observed

    A Grief Observed

    By CS Lewis

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    By CS Lewis

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  • When Men Grieve: Why Men Grieve Differently and How You Can Help

    When Men Grieve: Why Men Grieve Differently and How You Can Help

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    By Elizabeth Levang, Ph.D.

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  • Living with Loss, One Day at a Time

    Living with Loss, One Day at a Time

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    By Rachel Kodanaz

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  • Waving Goodbye: Life After Loss

    Waving Goodbye: Life After Loss

    Waving Goodbye: Life After Loss continue Reading…

    By Warren Kozak

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Dates to Remember

May 30 – National Men in Grief Day
August 24 – National Widowers’ Day

National Bereaved Men Days

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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves widowers across the U.S.

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  • About
    • About Our Organization
    • The Founder
    • FAQ About Widower Concerns
    • FAQ About Men’s Grief
    • National Bereaved Men Days
  • Resources
    • Men’s Grief Resources
    • Death of a Spouse/PartnerBooks to support men after losing a spouse or partner
    • Widower Support Resources
    • Spirituality and Grief
    • Dating Resources for Widowers
    • Books for WidowersEssential books to support men through grief and healing
    • Poetry for the GrievingWords of Inspiration by Poets
    • Recipes for WidowersComfort food recipes for beginner to seasoned cook
    • Testimonial VideosReal Stories of Healing and Hope from Widowers
    • Death of a Child or Grandchild
    • Death of a Parent
  • Get Support
    • What to Expect After Losing a Spouse
    • Widower to Widower
    • Support Groups
    • How to Start a Widowers’ Group
    • Support Research
  • Media
    • In the NewsNews and media on grief and support for men
    • PodcastsInsightful and engaging conversations on men’s grief, healing, and resilience
    • WebinarsOnline workshops for widowers and those who support them
    • Dating PodcastDating guidance for widowers ready to connect again
  • Blog
    • Widower Grief & Healing BlogReflections from guest writers for men navigating loss
    • Widower Dating BlogDating guidance for widowers ready to connect again
  • Contact Us
Donate
National Widowers' Organization Logo

You are not alone — we’re here to help you through grief

Access Resources Made for Men Coping with Grief

Your support helps us reach more widowers nationwide

Donate
National Widowers' Organization Logo

Your support helps us reach more widowers nationwide

Donate
May 30 - National Men in Grief Day
August 24 - National Widowers’ Day

National Bereaved Men Days

National Widowers' Organization, Inc.
14 Earl Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves widowers across the U.S.
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