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    • Death of a Spouse/PartnerBooks to support men after losing a spouse or partner
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    • Testimonial VideosReal Stories of Healing and Hope from Widowers

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    • Books for WidowersEssential books to support men through grief and healing
    • Poetry for the GrievingWords of Inspiration by Poets
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    • Dating Resources for Widowers
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    • What to Expect After Losing a Spouse
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    • 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.

  • Swallowed by a Snake: The Gift of the Masculine Side of Healing

    Swallowed by a Snake: The Gift of the Masculine Side of Healing

    Swallowed continue Reading…

    By Thomas R. Golden

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  • From Hell to Happiness

    From Hell to Happiness

    From Hell to Happiness

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    By Chirstopher Cooper

    Get The Book

  • Details After Death: Navigating the logistics after a loved one dies (5th Edition)

    Details After Death: Navigating the logistics after a loved one dies (5th Edition)
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    By Mark R. Colgan

    Get The Book

  • Keep Those Feet Moving

    Keep Those Feet Moving

    Keep Those Feet Moving

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    By AJ Coleman

    Get The Book

  • Widower to Widower: Surviving the End of Your Most Important Relationship

    Widower to Widower: Surviving the End of Your Most Important Relationship
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    By Fred Colby

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  • Widower: When Men Are Left Alone

    Widower: When Men Are Left Alone

    Widower: When Men Are Left Al continue Reading…

    By Scott Campbell and Dr. Phyllis Silverman

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  • The New Love and Sex After 60

    The New Love and Sex After 60

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    By Robert N. Butler and Myrna I. Lewis

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  • The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss

    The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss

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    By George A. Bonanno

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  • The Widower’s Toolbox

    The Widower's Toolbox

    The Widower’s Toolbox

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    By Tom Bekkers, MSW, APSW and Gerald J. Schaefer

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  • One Summer

    One Summer

    One Summer

    By David Baldacci

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    By David Baldacci

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  • Older Couples: New Romances: Finding and Keeping Love in Later Life

    Older Couples: New Romances: Finding and Keeping Love in Later Life

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    By Edith Ankersmit Kemp and Jerrold Kemp

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  • A Handbook for Widowers

    A Handbook for Widowers

    A Handbook for Widowers

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    By Ed Ames

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May 30 – National Men in Grief 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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