How do you bring up the topic of death with friends when you need the support? It's not what most people consider a comfortable topic. If you are struggling with loss, grief, or simply have questions about the nature of death you can find several books, audio books, academic journals and magazines on the topic. If you aren't following Death References (another site I started awhile back) then you probably aren't familiar with my frequent posts on these resources. Keep in mind that I do not post one perspective. I try to post a variety of viewpoints and cultural practices. 

A photo of a few of the books I have on the topics of death, dying, suicide, grief, bereavement, miscarriage and more.

              

Find yourself wanting to know more about a crime from years gone by? Authors are tackling some of the most interesting murders in history and writing some incredible nonfiction pieces.

                   

While many people will find this particular genre of literature disturbing (putting in mildly) these nonfiction books have scientific significance. All living organisms will eventually die. It's inevitable. And yet, many people will avoid the topic and cringe when any details are provided. Death is natural...as natural as birth. We, as a living being, study birth and everything about it. And guess what? We also study death. The most difficult part of researching death is understanding what really happens after the death we "see". Some research is being conducted on a micro-level, but no publications have been release yet. Further details on "micro-level death" to come. In the mean time, here is a list of books that you might find intriguing.

<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Corpse-Nature-Forensics-Struggle-Pinpoint/dp/0738207713" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51p1mxKph3L._SX322_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="182" height="280" /></a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stiff-Curious-Lives-Human-Cadavers/dp/0393324826/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_0/139-7866665-5803456?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RD9XYH439Z70574CZEEN" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51nCLh9sGVL._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="186" height="280" /></a>

<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Human-Bone-Manual-Tim-White/dp/0120884674/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523596775&sr=8-1&keywords=human+bone+manual" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/5198q55%2B3QL._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="187" height="280" /></a>  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Curtains-Undertaker-Training-Tom-Jokinen/dp/0306818914/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1523596671&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=curtains+funeral+director" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41%2BNjxzYY%2BL._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="187" height="280" /></a>

<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Death-Dust-What-Happens-Bodies/dp/1883620074/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1523596991&sr=1-1&keywords=Death+to+Dust" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71MF4XJ1H0L._SX334_BO1,204,203,200_.gif" width="186" height="281" /></a>  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Work-Dead-Cultural-History-Remains/dp/0691180938/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1523596935&sr=1-2&keywords=The+Work+of+the+Dead" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51OrH3QRHOL._SX328_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="185" height="280" /></a>

The images have been linked to Amazon.com; however, I recommend you search for these titles at your local library, thrift stores or on <a href="https://deathreferences.wordpress.com/2018/04/08/13-online-bookstores-lowest-prices/">this handy list for online retailers who sell used books for low prices</a> (you're welcome).

<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Human-Body-Decomposition-Jarvis-Hayman/dp/0128036915/ref=pd_sim_14_19?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0128036915&pd_rd_r=PSYGWGRSJQQQDA4AT0B7&pd_rd_w=y6aGn&pd_rd_wg=QJXzD&psc=1&refRID=PSYGWGRSJQQQDA4AT0B7" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51IF1vk4oML._SX330_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="186" height="280" /></a>   <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dying-Facing-Facts-Death-Bereavement/dp/1560322861/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1523597312&sr=1-1&keywords=Dying%3A+Facing+the+Facts" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31Bnaakb%2BQL._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="187" height="280" /></a>