The list below represents our personal collection of written works that helped guide our own grief journeys. We share these resources openly and transparently. Much of the guidance, insights, and frameworks woven throughout this app have been gently inspired by these foundational publications, and we are deeply grateful to acknowledge their influence on our healing.
Many of these titles are accessible through traditional book outlets, audiobook platforms, or your local library. Blue Rose Haven and Blue Rose Blooms receive no financial compensation or sponsorship to promote any of these publishers or authors. This list was thoughtfully curated from our own lived experiences, selecting specific passages and perspectives that resonate with each pillar. Every effort has been made to honor original works through personal interpretation, thoughtful synthesis, or proper attribution.
"Loved Baby", Sarah Philpott PhD, 2017, Broad Street Publishing
"When A Baby Dies". Limbo & Wheeler, 1986 & 2003, Bereavement and Advance Care Planning Services
"Companioning the Bereaved", Alan D. Wolfelt PhD, 2006, Companion Press
"Holding Onto Hope" Nancy Guthrie, 2002 & 2004, Tyndale House Publishers
"As Long As You Need", J. S. Park, 2024, W Publishing Group
"The Paradoxes of Mourning", Alan D. Wolfelt PhD, 2015, Companion Press
"Grief One Day At A Time", Alan D. Wolfelt PhD, 2016, Companion Press
"Build The Life You Want", Brooks & Winfrey, 2023, Portfolio Penguins
"Healing After Loss", Martha W. Hickman, 1994, Harper Collins Publishers
The TEARS Foundation "You Are Not Alone" (2025)