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

    Specialized Grief Topics

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

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    • 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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    • 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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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.

  • The Widower’s Journey

    The Widower's Journey

    The Widower’s Journey

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    By Herb Knoll With Deborah Carr Ph.D. and Robert L. Frick

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  • Embracing Life After Loss: A Gentle Guide for Growing through Grief

    Embracing Life After Loss: A Gentle Guide for Growing through Grief
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    By Allen Klein

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  • Life with a Widower: Overcoming Unique Challenges and Creating a Fulfilling Relationship

    Life with a Widower: Overcoming Unique Challenges and Creating a Fulfilling Relationship
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    By Abel Keogh

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  • The Ultimate Dating Guide for Widowers

    The Ultimate Dating Guide for Widowers

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    By Abel Keogh

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  • Dating a Widower: Starting a Relationship with a Man Who’s Starting Over

    Dating a Widower: Starting a Relationship with a Man Who’s Starting Over

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    By Abel Keogh

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    By Donald Hall

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    By Donald Hall

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  • When a Man Faces Grief / A Man You Know Is Grieving

    When a Man Faces Grief / A Man You Know Is Grieving

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    By Thomas R. Golden, LCSW and James E. Miller

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  • The Way Men Heal

    The Way Men Heal

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    By Thomas R. Golden, LCSW

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  • Living with Grief: Who We Are, How We Grieve

    Living with Grief: Who We Are, How We Grieve

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    By Kenneth J. Doka and Davidson Joyce D.

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  • Men Don’t Cry, Women Do: Transcending Gender Stereotypes of Grief

    Men Don’t Cry, Women Do: Transcending Gender Stereotypes of Grief

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    By Kenneth J. Doka and T. Martin

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  • Why Her, Why Now: A Man’s Journey Through Love and Death and Grief

    Why Her, Why Now: A Man’s Journey Through Love and Death and Grief

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    By Lon Elmer

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  • I’m grieving as fast as I can: How young widows and widowers can cope and heal

    I’m grieving as fast as I can: How young widows and widowers can cope and heal
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    By Linda Feinberg

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Dates to Remember

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

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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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