my best friends mom just died and i want to buy her a book....don't know which one would help... i want it on "how to get through the times after a loved one passes away" thanks
2006-08-15 15:40:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
That depends on her faith, but I'd recommend "Tibetan Book of Living & Dying."
2006-08-15 15:44:26 · answer #1 · answered by oaksterdamhippiechick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just go to a bookstore and browse their psychology section.
I would probably get her a journal to write in, a good young family book, like Little Women or Anne of Green Gables, and then a mature book like How To Make Friends by Dale Carneiage.
2006-08-15 22:46:17 · answer #2 · answered by fullofsunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith-based books may help the most, if she is religious.
Borderline religious books (such as Chicken Soup for the Soul and its counterparts) are also good, as they both relate tales of death and dying, and living after it.
Anything that gives hope, or is inspirational in nature, should work just fine.
Good luck.
-Daniel
2006-08-15 22:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think reading a book can help. The Bible is always a great tool. The best thing you can buy your friend is time. Give him/her space and time.
2006-08-15 22:45:59 · answer #4 · answered by tyrawooley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are books on death and dying by Kubler-Ross that are considered the best. You may want to take a look at those. Also, if your friend is Christian, there are verses that help to give hope that she will see her mother again.
2006-08-15 22:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I strongly recommend "Life Never Dies" by Jack Ensign Addington (20-page booklet) if your friend is a Christian or is familiar with Christianity.
The first paragraph reads:"There is one Life, eternal, indestructible, a Life that cannot die. Each one of us is a part of that life, an individualization of the One Eternal Life. Once we understand this we will cease to fear death for ourselves or our loved ones."
Available from:
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/search?search-alias=stripbooks&field-author=Addington%2C%20Jack%20Ensign
2006-08-15 23:02:43 · answer #6 · answered by Shot At Sight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if your friend is religious, but you could always buy her a Bible. Many people turn to God in times of need.
2006-08-15 22:44:23 · answer #7 · answered by anabele6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tuesdays with morrie
great book....life changer and also the 5 people you meet in heaven same author for both books they are both great
2006-08-15 22:45:07 · answer #8 · answered by ally 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sympathy and religious books are always good. you shld actualy spend more time with her. make her feel good, that helps me when i'm sad.....
2006-08-15 22:53:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋