More than 400 books, videos, and audios to help children and adults through serious illness, death and dying, grief, bereavement, and losses of all kinds, including divorce, suicide, trauma, and violence. Reviewed and selected by knowledgeable professionals.

Compassion Books, Inc.

Compassion Books


Early Summer Special!

Through July 17, 2009 the following Compassion Press Publications will be on sale for half price. This is your opportunity to stock up on our best-selling booklets, books, and video resources.

Healing and Growing Through Grief
Helping Children Grieve and Grow
Facing Change
Aarvy Aardvark Finds Hope

Stories of Lead, Stories of Gold

Panda Bear's Journey

No Time For Goodbyes

Spiritually Sensitive Caregiving
I'll Never Forget Those Words
Love Never Dies


Just click on  "Compassion Press Publications"  at the top of this page. 



If you have looked for materials to help young people and adults through serious illness, death, loss, and grief in your local library or bookstore you know how scarce and outdated these materials can be.

Finding exceptional books on these topics is what we do best. For the past 20 years we have been collecting these hard to find materials from hundreds of publishers and making them available by mail order. We currently have over 400 titles. We keep these materials right here in our offices in the mountains of North Carolina, just 50 miles from Asheville. Your orders ship within 72 hours.

If you want help in making a selection call or send an email. We have knowledgeable and friendly people to speak to you. Our office hours are weekdays from 9 - 5 EDT. Our fax is available 24/7. (828-675-9687).

We Have Resources For People of All Ages

We have resources for children, teens, adults and professionals. Browse our offerings to find stories, teaching guides, activity books, group process materials, videos, CDs and the best and latest in resources for professionals.

Our Materials Are Professionally Reviewed

All books, videos and CDs carried by Compassion Books have been carefully reviewed by trained professionals and persons who have experienced similar losses. We strive to match content with the latest understanding in experience, practice and research. Our reviewers continually update their skills and knowledge in training and workshops throughout the world.

We choose only materials that sing out hope without denying that to grieve a loss can be challenging, difficult and painful.

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