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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sophie Ratcliffe

EXPLAINED: Five of the best books about grief | Rare Historical Photos

Michael Rosen, whose Sad Book deals with the death of his son.
Michael Rosen, whose Sad Book deals with the death of his son. Photograph: David Levenson/Getty Images

When it comes to grief, a list of a thousand books wouldn’t be enough. This small selection is offered in the hope that it might contain something that provides solace – or at least that it might point the way to something that does.

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