Stephen Ministry Library
Inventory of Stephen Ministry resources available at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church
Updated November 2019
Relationships
- The 5 Love Languages – With a little planning and effort, a good marriage can become great with the right love language; by Gary Chapman. 1015. (2 copies)
- The Anger Trap – Free yourself from the frustrations that sabotage your life; by Dr. Les Carter. 2003.
- Are You Really Listening? – Keys to Successful Communication; by Paul Donoghue, Ph.D. and Mary Siegel, Ph.D. 2005.
- The Art of Forgiving – When you need to forgive and don’t know how; by Lewis Smedes. 1996.
- Boundaries – When to say YES, when to say NO, to take control of your life; by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. 1992.
- Boundaries With Kids – When to say YES, when to say NO, to help your children gain control of their lives; by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. 1998.
- Caring Criticism – Building bridges instead of walls; by William J. Diehm. published by Stephen Ministries, Care Classics Services.
- Caring Enough to Confront – How to understand and express your deepest feelings toward others; by David Augsburger. 2009.
- The Collaborative Way to Divorce – Without Going to Court; by Stuart Webb and Ronald Ousky. 2006.
- Communication Miracles for Couples – Easy and effective ways to create more love and less conflict; by Jonathan Robinson. 1997.
- Choosing Forgiveness – Your journey to freedom; by Nancy DeMoss. 2006.
- Crazy Time – Surviving divorce and building a new life; by Abigail Trafford. 1992.
- Crucial Conversations – Tools for talking when stakes are high; by K. Patterson, J.Grenny, R. McMillan and A.Switzler. 2002
- Dignity: the Essential Role It Plays in Resolving Conflict; by Donna Hicks, Ph.D. Forwarded by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.2011.
- Difficult Conversations – How to discuss what matters most; by Stone, Patton and Heen of the Harvard Negotiation Project. 2010.
- Everybody Wins – A guide to solving conflicts without arguing; by Gary Chapman. 2006.
- Forgive and Forget – Healing the Hurts We Don’t Deserve; by Lewis Smedes. 1984.
- Generation to Generation – Religious aspects of family therapy; by Edwin Friedman. 1985.
- Getting Past No – Negotiating in difficult situations; by William Ury. 1991.
- Get on the Peace Train – A journey from anger to harmony – How successful people cope with anger, their own or that of others; by Lynn Johnson, Ph.D. 2004 – 2007.
- The Happy Stepmother – Stay sane, empower yourself, thrive in your new family; by Rachelle Katz, Ed.D. 2010.
- The Journey From Abandonment to Healing – Surviving through – and recovering from – the five stages that accompany the loss of love; by Susan Anderson. 2000.
- The Journey Toward Reconciliation – Religious aspects of conflict management; by John Lederach. 1999.
- The Lies We Believe – The #1 cause of our unhappiness; by Chris Thurman. 1989.
- Let It Go – Forgive so you can be forgiven; by T.D. Jakes, 2012.
- Life After Divorce – Create a new beginning; by Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse. 1994.
- The Lost Art of Listening – How learning to listen can improve relationships; by Michael P. Nichols. 2009.
- Make Peace With Anyone – What to say, what to do to bring peace to any situation; by David Lieberman, PhD. 2002.
- Mature Grief – When a parent dies; by Donna Schaper. 2002.
- Mom’s House, Dad’s House – Making two homes for your child . A complete guide for parents who are separated, divorced, or remarried; by Isolina Ricci, PH.D. 1997.
- Oddly Normal – A Memoir. One family’s struggle to help their teenage son come to terms with his sexuality; by John Schwartz. 2012.
- Please Don’t Tell – What to do with the secrets people share; by Emma Justes. 2014
- The Power of Positive Confrontation – The Skills You Need to Handle Conflicts at Work, at Home, Online, and in Life; by Barbara Pachter with Susan Magee. 2014.
- The Price of Love – For victims and survivors of domestic violence; by T. Bagley. Copy write unknown.
- Relationship Rescue – A seven step strategy for reconnecting with your partner; by Phillip McGraw, Ph.D. 2000.
- The Right Words At the Right Time – Personal revelations from more than 100 remarkable people who share a moment when words changed their lives; by Marlo Thomas and friends. 2002.
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work – A practical guide from the country’s foremost relationship expert; by John Gottman, Ph.D. and Nan Silver. 1999.
- The Smart Stepdad – Practical steps to help you succeed; By Ron Deal. 2011.
- The Smart Stepmom – Practical steps to help you thrive; by Ron Deal and Laura Petherbridge. 2009.
- Unraveling – Hanging on to faith through the end of a Christian Marriage; by Elizabeth Corcoran. 2013.
- When Parents Hurt – Compassionate strategies when you and your grown child don’t get along; by Joshua Coleman. Ph.D. 2007.
- When the Vow Breaks – A survival and recovery guide for Christians facing divorce; by Joseph Kniskern; 1993.
- Why Mars & Venus Collide – Improving relationships by understanding how men and women cope differently with stress; by John Gray, Ph.D. 2008.
Personal Growth, Inspiration
- Adaptability – How to survive change you didn’t ask for; by M.J. Ryan. 2009.
- After the Boxes are Unpacked – Moving on after moving in; by Susan Miller. 1995.
- The Anatomy of Hope – How people prevail in the face of illness; by Jerome Groopman, M.D. 2004.
- Almost Everything – Notes on hope; by Anne Lamott. 2018.
- The Art of Forgiving– When you need to forgive and don’t know how; by Lewis Smedes. 1996.
- A Bend in the Road Is Not the End of the Road – 10 positive principles for dealing with change; by Joan Lunden and Andrea Cagan. 1998.
- The Book of Forgiving – The fourfold path for healing ourselves and our world: by Desmond Tutu and 2014.
- Choosing Forgiveness – Your journey to freedom. Using God’s word to uncover the promises and expose the myths of forgiveness; by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. 2006.
- Enough – Discovering joy through simplicity and generosity; by Adam Hamilton. 2009. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- Forgivenes is a Choice – A step-by-step process for resolving anger and restoring hope; by Robert Enright, PhD. 2002.
- God’s Peace For When You Can’t Sleep; by Christina Vinson. 2015.
- Healing from Divorce – 28 days of prayer; by Mary Lou Redding. 2013.
- Healing Words for the Body, Mind and Spirit – 101 words to inspire and affirm. 2009.
- Here If You Need Me – A memoir of a woman who lived through tragedy to grace; by Kate Braestrup. 2007.
- Knowing the Majesty of God – Words of wisdom for everyday life. Written and Compiled by Linn Carlson. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- Lessons for Life’s Little Detours– Essays on important life lessons: by Regina Brett. 2010.
- Life After Loss – A personal guide dealing with death, divorce, job change and relocation; by Bob Deits. 2000.
- Life Messages – Inspiration for the woman’s spirit. Memories and reflections from women of all walks of life who have risen above their difficulties; by Josephine Carlton. 2002.
- Listen – Finding God in the story of your life; by Keri Kent. 2006.
- (The) Little Book of Letting Go – A revolutionary 30 day program to cleanse your mind, lift your spirit and replenish your soul; by Hugh Prather. 2000.
- Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World – Delves into God’s inspired Word for answers that reveal hope in our uncertain times; by David Jeremiah. 2009.
- The Lord Is My Shepherd – Healing wisdom of the twenty-third Psalm; by Harold Kushner. 2003.
- A Man’s Feelings – Finding closure after divorce. A real life story of one’s personal struggle and subsequent redemption from the tragedy of divorce. By Michael. 2008.
- The Modern Enneagram – Discover who you are and who you can be; by Kacie Berghoef and Melanie Bell. 2017.
- Nothing Is Impossible – Autobiography. Reflections on a new life; by Christopher Reeves. 2002.
- Please Stop Laughing at Me – One woman’s inspirational story of her son’s school bullying; by Jodee Blanco. 2003.
- The Power of Hope – Overcoming your most daunting life difficulties, no matter what; by Anthony Scioli, Ph.D. and Henry Biller, Ph.D. 2010.
- The Promise of Hope – Coping when life caves in; by William Kinnaird. 1993.
- Quotes and Quips – Insights on living the 7 habits; by Franklin Covey Company; 1998. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- Resilience – Reflections on the burdens and gifts of facing life’s adversities; by Elizabeth Edwards. 2009.
- Running On Empty – Contemplative spirituality for overachievers; by Fil Anderson. 2004.
- Speaking the Truth in Love – How to be an assertive Christian; by Ruth Koch and Kenneth Haugk. 1992.
- This Too Shall Pass – Keeping faith during tough times; by June Eaton, Marie Jones and Carol Stigger. 2012.
- Traveling Mercies – Some thoughts on faith; by Anne Lamott. 1999.
- These are the Gifts I’d Like to Give You – A sourcebook of joy and encouragement; edited by Douglas Pagels 2000.
- Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life – A journey through religion that helps us to rescue what remains wise; by Karen Armstrong. 2011.
- What About the Big Stuff? – Advice in learning to deal with some of the larger issues in life; by Richard Carlson, Ph.D. 2002.
- What Helped Get Me Through – Cancer survivors share wisdom and hope; Edited by Julie Silver, MD. 2009.
- When Bad Things Happen to Good People – Theodicy, suffering, pastoral counseling; by Harold Kushner. 1981.
- Where Is God When It Hurts – A comforting, healing guide for coping with hard times; by Philip Yancey. 1990.
- Wherever You Go There You Are – Mindfulness meditation in everyday life; by Jon Kabat-Zinn. 1994.
- With Beauty Before Me – An inspirational guide for nature walks; by Joseph Cornell. 2000. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
Health
- Alzheimer’s From the Inside Out – The author’s insightful journey with Alzheimer’s written with sensitivity, humor and passion; by Richard Taylor. 2007.
- The Anatomy of Hope – How people prevail in the face of illness; by Jerome Groopman. 2004.
- The Anxiety Cure – A proven method for dealing with worry, stress, and panic attacks; by Archibald Hart, MD. 1999.
- Calming Your Anxious Mind – How mindfulness and compassion can free you from anxiety, fear, and panic; by Jeffrey Brantley, MD. 2003.
- Cancer, Now What – A practical guide to taking action, finding hope, and navigating the journey ahead. by Kenneth Haugk. 2017. 3 COPIES.
- Everything Parent’s Guide to Children with Depression – An authoritative handbook on identifying symptoms, choosing treatments, and raising a happy and healthy child; by Rebecca Rutledge, Ph.D. 2007.
- Food Addiction – Healing day by day. Daily resources to help recover from food addiction; by Kay Sheppard. 2003.
- How to Help Children Through a Parents’ Serious Illness – Supportive , practical advice from a leading child life specialist; by Kathleen McCue, M.A. 1994
- Keys to Living With a Hearing Loss – Description, advice, and coping skills for living with a hearing loss; by Marcia Dugan. 1997.
- Life in the Balance – A physician’s memoir of life, love, and loss with Parkinson’s disease and dementia; by Thomas Graboys, M.D. 2008.
- Loosing Control Finding Serenity – How the need to control hurts us and how to let go; by Daniel Miller. 2011.
- Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease – Practical answers on memory loss, aging, research, treatment and caregiving; editor in chief, Ronald Peterson, M.D. 2002.
- The Monster in the Cave – How to face your fear and anxiety and live your life; by Dave Mellinger and Steven Lynn. 2003.
- Morning Has Broken – A couple’s journey through depression; by Emme and Phillip Aronson. 2006.
- Shelter From at the Storm – Caring for a child with a life threatening condition; by Joanne Hilden and Dr. Daniel Tobin with Karen Lindsey. 2003.
- There But for the Grace of God – Surviving cancer with adult stem cell transplants; by Carol Franz. 2009.
- There’s Always Help; There’s Always Hope – An award-winning psychiatrist shows you how to heal your body, mind, and spirit; by Eve Wood, MD. 2004.
- Troubled Minds – Mental illness and the church’s mission; by Amy Simpson. 2013.
- Unexpected Blessings – Finding hope and healing in the face of illness; by Roxanne Black. 2008.
- Victory Through Breast Cancer – Memoir with scripture passages of surviving breast cancer. 1999.
- What Do I Do When Teenagers Are Depressed and Contemplate Suicide? – Helping teens break through the darkness of depression and suicide; by Dr. Steven Gerali. 2009.
- When a Parent Has Cancer – A guide to caring for your children when you have cancer; by Wendy Harpham. 1997.
- When and How to Use Mental Health Resources – A guide for Stephen Ministers, Stephen leaders, and church staff; by Kenneth Haugk. 2000.
- When your Family Is Living With Mental Illness; by Marria Lund. 2002. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- You Can Beat Depression – A guide to prevention and recovery; by Dr. John Preston. 2001.
- Your Pain Is Changing You: Discover the power of a godly response; by David Crosby. 2014.
Dying, Death, Grief
- 90 Minutes in Heaven – A true story of death and life; by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey. 2004.
- The Alchemy of Grief – Your journey to wholeness; by Nancy Loeffler. 201
- Ambiguous Loss – Learning to live with unresolved grief; by Pauline Boss. 1999.
- Being Mortal -Medicine and what matters in the end; A deeply affecting and important book about the medical profession’s mishandling of aging and death. #1 New York Times bestseller. by Atul Gawande. 2014. (2 copies)
- A Child’s View of Grief – A guide for caring adults; by Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D. 1990. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- Coping with Life After Your Mate Dies – Dealing with death of a spouse; by Donald Cushenbery and Rita Cushenbery. 1997.
- Empty Arms: Coping with Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death – Surviving the first hours and beyond; by Sherokee Ilse. 2010.
- A Faithful Farewell: Living Your Last Chapter With Love – Encouragement to those living life at its closure and living it with openness, faithfulness and hope: by Marilyn McEntyre. 2015.
- From One Widow to Another – Conversations on the new you; by Miriam Neff. 2009.
- Getting to the Other Side of Grief – Overcoming the loss of a spouse; by Susan Zonnebelt-Smeenge, and Robert DeVries. 1998.
- Healing A Spouse’s Grieving Heart – 100 practical ideas after your husband or wife dies, compassionate advice and simple activities for widows and widowers; by Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D. 2003.
- Here If You Need Me – A memoir of the author’s remarkable journey from grief to faith and then happiness as she holds her family together; by Kate Braestrup. 2007. (2 copies).
- The Gift of Compassion – A guide to helping those who grieve; by Becca Stevens. 2012. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- The Gift of Presence – A guide to helping those who suffer; by Joe Pennel, Jr. 2009. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- Gone But Not Lost – Grieving the death of a child; by David Wiesbe. 1992.
- Good Grief – A constructive approach to the problem of loss; by Granger Westberg. 1997. 2 copies. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOKS CRATE.
- Good to Go – A guide to preparing for the end of life; by Jo Myers. 2010.
- A Grief Observed – The author’s experience of death of his wife; by C.S. Lewis.1961.
- Grieving the death of a Mother – Combines wise counsel and spiritual connection through the issues that surround the death of a mother; by Harold Smith. 2003.
- Happily Even After – A guide to getting through and beyond the grief of widowhood; by Carole Fleet. 2012.
- Helping Children Cope With Grief – A teacher’s guide; by Ronald Sunderland, Ed. D. 1995
- I’m grieving As Fast As I Can – How young widows and widower can cope and heal; by Linda Feinberg. 1994.
- I know Just How You Feel – Avoiding the clichés of grief; by Erin Linn. 1986.
- I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye – Surviving, coping and healing after a sudden death of a loved one; by Brook Noel and Pamela Blair, Ph.D 2008.
- Lessons on Loss and Living – Hope and guidance for confronting serious illness and grief; by Michele Reiss, Ph.D. 2010.
- Letters to Myself on Dying – A journal of hope, pain, and courage; by Mirth Vos. 1999
- Letting Go By Holding Tight – Essays generated by the loss of the author’s daughter; by Melinda Kramer. 2007. (3 copies) LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- Life After Loss – A practical guide to renewing your life after experiencing major loss; by Bob Deits.
- Losing a Parent – A guide to facing death and dying; by Alexandra Kennedy. 1991.
- Mature Grief – When a parent dies; by Donna Schaper. 2002.
- My Beautiful Broken Shell – An illustrated book with words of hope to refresh the soul after a loss; by Carol Adams. 1998.
- A Necessary Grief – Essential tools for leadership in bereavement ministry; by Larry Michael. Ph.D. 2015.
- Not the last Goodbye – On life, death, healing and cancer; by David Servan-Schreiber. 2011.
- On Grieving the Death of a Father – Religious aspect of death of a father; by Harold Smith. 1994.
- The Orphaned Adult – Understanding and coping with grief and change after the death of our parents; by Alexander Levy. 1999.
- Our Greatest Gift – A meditation on dying and caring; by Henri Nouen. 1994.
- Parting – A handbook for spiritual care near the end of life; by Jennifer Holder and Jann Aldredge-Clanton. 2004.
- Rare Bird – a memoir of loss and love; by Anna Whiston-Donaldson. 2014.
- Ready to Live, Prepared to Die – A provocative guide to the rest of your life; by Amy Harwell. 1995.
- A Time to Mourn, A Time to Dance – Help for the losses in life; by Margaret Metzgar. 2000.
- Surviving the Loss of a Child – Support for grieving parents; by Elizabeth Brown. 2010. 2 copies.
- What About the Children? – A parent book about coping with death; by Rose Helms and Doris Blazer. 1986. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- A Widow’s Guide to Healing – Gentle support and advice for the first 5 years; by Kristin Meekhof and James Windell. 2015.
- The Widower’s Journey – Helping men rebuild after their loss; by Herb Knoll. 2017.
- The Worst Loss – How families heal from the death of a child; by Barbara Rosof. 1994.
Caregiving
- Alzheimer’s Activities – Hundreds of activities for men and women with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders; by B.J. FitzRay. 2001.
- Alzheimer’s Early Stages – A guide for family members and friends; by Daniel Kuhn, 1999
- The Art of Helping – What to say and do when someone is hurting; by Lauren Briggs. 2003.
- Caregiver Therapy – An illustrated guide to deepen and enrich the caregiver’s experience. An Elf-Help book, Abby Press: by Julie Kuebelbeck Victoria O’Connor. Illustrated by R. W. Alley. 1995. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- Caring For Your Parents – The complete AARP Guide; by Hugh Delehanty and Elinor Ginzler. 2005.
- Christian Caregiving – A way of life; by Kenneth Haugk. 1984.
- Comforting Friends in Crisis – Guide to knowing what to say, what not to say, and what you can do; by contributors of Group Publishing, Inc. 2009.
- Don’t Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart – How to relate to those who are suffering; by Kenneth Haugk, Ph.D. 2009. (3 copies)
- Everything Happens For a Reason, and Other Lies I’ve Loved; by Kate Bowler, 2018.
- The Gift of Presence – A guide to helping those who suffer; by Joe Pennel, Jr. 2009. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- How To Be a Friend To a Friend Who Is Sick – Tools and experiences to love and nurture the sick and dying; by Letty Pogrebin. 2013.
- How To Be a People Helper – Helping others; by Dr. Cary Collins. 1976.
- If There’s Anything I Can Do -What you can do when serious illness strikes; by Josephine Hicks. 2011.
- Lessons in Care-Giving for the Dying – More than a parting prayer; by William Griffith. 2004.
- The Other Side of Alzheimer’s – A collection of personal experiences by a Raleigh woman who cared for her husband who had Alzheimer’s; by Martha-Lee Ellis. 2012.
- Passages in Caregiving – Turning chaos into confidence; by Gail Sheehy. 2010.
- Peaks and Valleys – A caregiver’s journey through ups and downs of caregiving with poetry and art; by Jane Haugk. 2915.
- Shelter from the Storm – Caring for a child with a life-threatening condition; by Joanne Hilden and Daniel Tobin. 2003.
- Spiritual Care – A guide for caregivers; by Judith Shelly. 2000. 3 copies.
- The 26-Hour Day – A family guide to caring for persons with Alzheimer disease, related dementing illnesses, and memory loss in later life; by Nancy Mace, M.A. and Peter Rabins, MD. 199l.
- Walking on Eggshells – Caring for a critically ill loved one; by Amy Sales. 2012
- When Friends Ask for Help – Biblical advice on counseling friends in need; by Harold Sala, Ph.D. 2000.
- When Someone Asks For Help – A practical guide for counseling; by Everett Worthington, Jr. 1982.
- When Your Family Is Living With Mental Illness – Information the author finds helpful for understanding her brother’s schizophrenia and her own depression. by Marcia Lund 2002.
- You’d better Not Die or I’ll Kill You – A caregiver’s survival guide to keeping you in good health and good spirits; by Jane Heller. 2012.
Devotions, Prayer
- 50 Ways to Pray – Practices from many traditions and times; by Teresa Blythe. 2006.
- 100 Verses Every Mom Needs to Know – Bible verses on various topics for moms to memorize; publisher, Freeman-Smith. 2009.
- 365 Mindful Days – A daily thought on being present in the now; edited by Dalton Exley. 2016.
- All Will Be Well – A gathering of Healing prayers; edited by Lyn Klug. 1998.
- Answering the Call – Inspirational devotions from a tested paramedic; by Pat Patterson. 2010.
- A Beautiful Life – Devotions for a woman’s heart; by Gwen Faulkenberry. 2008.
- The Best Gift Is Love – Meditations by Mother Teresa; compiled and edited by Sean-Patrick Lovett. 1982.
- Cries of Faith, Songs of Hope – prayers for the times of our life; by John Gugel. Stephen Ministries. 2004
- A Daily Walk Through Psalms for Women – 365 Days a Year; by Freeman-Smith,LLC. 2011.
- Dare to Journey With Henri Nouwen – 180 reflections inspired by Nouwen; by Charles Ringma. 2000. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- Fire in the Soul – A prayer book for the later years; by Richard Lyon Morgan. 2000
- A Forgiving Heart – Prayers for blessing and reconciliation; edited by Lyn Klug. 2003.
- The Harper Collins Book of Prayers – A treasury of prayer through the ages; compiled by Robert Van de Weyer. 1993.
- Help, Thanks, Wow – The three essential prayers; by Anne Lamott. 2012.
- House Blessings – prayers, poems, and toasts celebrating home and family; by June Cotner. 2004.
- May I Have This Dance? –Devotions for each month; by Joyce Rupp. 1992
- Meditations for the Passages and Celebrations of Life – A book of vigils; by Noela Evans. 1994.
- Miracles Are Heaven Sent – A timeless collection of stories, quotes, hymns, scriptures and poems revealing the mysteries of God’s supernatural power; 1995.
- Out of the Ordinary – Prayers, poems, and reflections for every season; by Joyce Rupp. 1993.
- Positive Quotes for Every Day; by Patricia Lorenz. 2010.
- The Power of a Praying Parent – Book of prayers for parents; by Stormie Omartian. 1982. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- The Power of Praying Together– Strengthening your personal prayer time by becoming part of a prayer group; by Stormie Omartian. 2003.
- Prayer – Finding the heart’s true home; by Richard Foster. 1992.
- Praying Through Cancer – Set your heart free from fear, A 90 – day devotional for women; by Susan Sorensen and Laura Geist. 2006.
- Serenity – reflections and scripture on the serenity prayer; published by Zondervan. 2014
- Take Five – Devotions to strengthen a man’s relationships; Robert Busha ed. 1994.
- Through a Season of Grief – Devotions for your journey from mourning to joy; by Bill Dunn and Kathy Leonard. 2004.
Growing Older
- Age Doesn’t Matter Unless You’re a Cheese – Wisdom from our elders; by Katheryn and Ross Petras. This book is in the SMALL BOOK Crate.
- The Art of Aging – A doctor’s prescription for Well-Being; by Sherwin Nuland. 2007.
- Downsizing the Family Home – What to save, what to let go; by Marni Jameson. AARP publication. 2015.
- The End of Your Life Book Club – A memoir of caregiving, mourning and love. Also about sharing the love of reading; by Will Schwalbe. 2013.
- The End of Old Age – Living a Longer, More Purposeful Life; by Marc E. Agronin, MD. 2018.
- God Never Forgets – Faith, hope, and Alzheimer’s disease; by Donald McKim, editor. 1997.
- Growing Older and Wiser – 9 Christian studies for individuals or groups; by Dale and Sandy Larsen. 2003. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- Help, Lord! I’m Having a Senior Moment – Notes to God on growing older; by Karen O’Connor. 2003.
- How We Age – a doctor’s journey into the heart of growing old; by Marc Agronin, MD. 2011.
- Living with Purpose in a Worn Out Body – Spiritual encouragement for older adults; by Missy Buchanan. 2008.
- (The) Merck Manual of Health and Aging – A comprehensive guide to the changes and challenges of aging; by Mark Beers, MD., editor-in-chief. 2004.
- Nanaville – adventures in grandparenting; by Anna Quindlen. 2019.
- No Wrinkles On The Soul – A book of readings for older adults; by Richard Morgan. 1990.
- The Other Talk – A guide to talking with your adult children about the rest of your life; by Tim Prosch. AARP publication. 2014 (1 + 1 copies)
- Remembering Your Story – Creating your own spiritual autobiography; by Richard Morgan. 2002.
- Settling In – My first year in a retirement community; by Richard Morgan. 2006.
- She, The Old Woman Who Took Over My Life – The author views her own aging with humor; by Katheryn Tucker Windham. 2010. LOCATED IN THE SMALL BOOK CRATE.
- Successful Aging – A collection of the wit and wisdom of people who have aged successfully; by Mary O’Brien, MD. 2005.
- Talking with God in Old Age – Meditations and Psalms; by Missy Buchanan. 2010.
- Ten Rules for Growing Older with Dignity – A Christian perspective of aging; by Richard Cox, MD, PhD, DMin. 2012.
- The Parent Care Conversation – 6 strategies for dealing with the emotional and financial challenges of aging parents; by Dan Taylor. 2006
- They’re Your Parents, Too! – How siblings can survive their parents’ aging without driving each other crazy; by Francine Russo, Ph.D. 2010.
- When It’s Your Turn – Grown children caring for aging parents: a guide to finances, health, and housing; by Susan Shelly. 2002.