I'm currently reading Modern Loss, a compilation of essays from the Modern Loss blog, by Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle Birkner. The subtitle is Candid Conversations About Grief, Beginners Welcome. Each essay is about 4 pages long and written by someone who has experienced the death of someone who was part of their life.
All kinds of death are represented, and all kinds of lives. Each author brings a unique perspective to the grief process, triggers, things to know, inheritance, identity, collateral damage, secrets, griefspeak, etc. There is some humor, and a lot of sorrow that people are dealing with on a day to day basis, in their own way. Grief is very personal and often very complicated. I find it very helpful to read about other's personal experiences. It is like group therapy without leaving your home and dealing with other people.
I'm looking forward to the rest of the book which has sections on Journeys, Shit people say but really shouldn't, and absence + time. I highly recommend Modern Loss for any grieving adult. Also, it has been entirely religion free so far. I haven't checked out the blog yet, but don't let that stop you.
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