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Freya Bromley, 'The Tidal Year'
Freya Bromley's powerful memoir The Tidal Year is all about her love for wild swimming, and how she's used it to process her grief. Four years after the death of her brother, Tom, she writes about her exploration of grief in the modern age; of loss, love, female rage and sisterhood. Bromley's book reminded me that good friends truly get you through the hard times, as she embarks on a tour of the UK's tidal pools with her best friend, aiming to swim in every single one within the year.
Joan Didion, 'The Year of Magical Thinking'
Joan Didion – one of America's most iconic writers – opens up page by page about her experience of coping with the sudden death of her husband and the tragic illness of her daughter in this classic and powerful read. Her memoir is an honest, no-filter reflection on grief and a raw insight into the reality of losing someone and having your safety nets ripped from under you.
Brianna Pastor, 'Good Grief'
For many, poetry can provide a lot of comfort when going through trauma, loss and struggling with self-worth. Brianna Pastor touches on all of these subjects in this expanded collection of over 40 new poems, writing with such care and reminding us that beautiful things can come from painful experiences. For anyone who has wrestled with questions of identity or coped with serious emotional issues, this book might just help you find hope on the other side.
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Caria Lloyd, 'You Are Not Alone'
Cariad Lloyd – the comedian and host of the popular Griefcast podcast – reflects in this 'grief road map' on her own father's death when she was just 15 years old. Having turned to the Five Stages of Grief model for guidance, she found its framework hard to reconcile with her messy and non-linear experience of loss. Here, she talks about where she processes her grief and the changing attitudes to death, approaching grief with a light touch which is delightfully refreshing.
Julia Samuel, 'Grief Works'
Julia Samuel, a grief psychotherapist, has spent twenty-five years working with the bereaved and understanding the full repercussions of loss. In Grief Works, she collates stories from those who have survived great love and loss, and explores how both reveal our innermost selves. Samuel also shares her psychological insights into how grief (if moved through correctly) can actually heal us over time. An open and honest conversation around death that many will find immeasurably helpful.
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