"Why Did Philip Have to Die?"    by Kathy Wood
Price: $9.99 USD. 14210 words. Published on January 14, 2009. .
During a single beat of the heart a person's life can change for infinity. Just as the organ continues to pulse, time also proceeds forward. Seven-year old Philip has finished his (final) dinner and is dashing across the street to continue playing with his friends. He never makes it to the other side. His life ends on the dotted line dividing the lanes of traffic. Why did Philip have to die?

Gift Oddly Wrapped: The spiritual journey of seeking sacred, ironic gift rather than dwelling on the pain.    by Patrick A. Jones
You set the price! 11090 words. Published on February 9, 2009. .
We all know people who suffer greatly, yet gracefully. Explore in poetry and reflection the depths of intimate, personal faith ~ journeying with God and each other to transform the pain of loss into the joy of co-creating with God. Patrick's contemplative soul startles us to see grace's abundance. Suggested price: $3-5. Additional generosity helps those strapped also get a copy. Thank you!

Misfit McCabe    by LK Gardner-Griffie
Price: $2.99 USD. 67660 words. Published on March 7, 2009. .
2009 Pearson Prize Teen Choice Award Winner - Stuck in a town where she doesn't want to be, living with family she doesn't know, the only bright spot for Katie McCabe is making a friend who wants to be more. Katie battles an enemy with ties to her past, but doesn't realize her strength will be put to the test as her world falls apart.

Jacob's Cross    by LK Hunsaker
Price: Free! 2320 words. Published on April 10, 2009. .
Alicia goes fishing in the dark of night to wrestle with her grief and to try to understand the nature of loss and sacrifice.

Mom Minus Dad: The Essential Resource Guide for Busy Adults with a Newly Widowed Parent    by Jamieson Haverkampf
Price: $9.99 USD. 85160 words. Published on April 29, 2009. .
Winner of 5 book awards including Writer’s Digest Magazine, Foreword Magazine, Mom’s Choice Awards, Indie Book Awards and Georgia Author of the Year Award Nominee, Mom Minus Dad is the only practical handbook available with 500+ resources and advice on ten parent loss topics. The author shares how she and her sister—both in their early 30's—found success and managed parent loss struggles.

Native Star    by Stan Renfro
Price: $2.99 USD. 6280 words. Published by Fideli Publishing on May 26, 2009. .
This lyrical journey is divided into three sections: Consuelo: A Mother Ode, which explores the maturing mother-son bond; Comet!, inspired by Hale-Bopp; and Scoshee: A Memorial, which touches on our kinship with other species and the anguish the author felt at the loss of his beloved pet, Scoshee.

AN ESSAY. My Friend Buddy    by Gusdavis Aughtry
Price: Free! 1200 words. Published on May 30, 2009. .
Buddy was a friend who recently departed this life. He was so extraordinary that his life should serve as an example of the goodness of man. He was goodness personified but would be the last one to even think in such terms.

When the Baby Dies: A Guide for Parents After a Stillbirth    by Virginia Williams
Price: $2.00 USD. 4650 words. Published on July 6, 2009. .
This short guide will help parents who have recently suffered a stillbirth navigate through the early days of grief and loss. Answering the questions: how long will I hurt this way, how do I tell my living children, and can I really survive this, this guide offers hope for grieving families as well as additional resources for grief recovery.

The River Whispers    by Pamela Pizzimenti
Price: $4.49 USD. 43710 words. Published on July 19, 2009. .
Move to a new town, start a new school, try to fit in, befriend a ghost, solve a mystery, confront the town recluse, cope with her grandfather’s absence, and fall in love for the first time – thirteen year old Evie tackles it all in her first month in Turnville. Winner in Teenage Category of the 2009 Beach Book Festival & 2009 Indie Book award finalist in Young adult & Juvenile fiction

The Elusive Gift of Tragedy    by Regina Murphy
You set the price! 71650 words. Published on August 11, 2009. .
The emotionalchallenges and fortold death of John pushes his mother to change careers in order to help him. Only after his death as John helps his mother understand there is no death and becomes her teacher and mentor in the healing room he begins communicating with her and her clients.Regina learns ancient tools from the photographs she takes durring healing sessions of her own and others.