There are tons of books about loss out there, but sometimes psychological studies or research-based works aren’t quite the comfort that literature can be. Whether you gravitate toward fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, here are some books about losing a parent to get your heart hurting just a little bit less. For more thoughts on books and grief, here are some personal essays and lists by other Rioters to peruse: What I Read When I Miss My Mother 8 of the Best Memoirs About Mothers, Motherhood, and Loss The Books I Read and Didn’t Read While Grieving 8 of the Best Novels About Grief and Recovering From Trauma
