The New York Times asked experts to “share the literature that has helped them cope with death, illness and despair” and the result was this article: 5 Books to Lift You Up During Life’s Hardest Times (gift link). You may have these or have heard of them already:

1. ‘Being Mortal,’ by Atul Gawande
2. ‘Meaty,’ by Samantha Irby
3. ‘Gilead,’ by Marilynne Robinson
4. ‘Blindsided,’ by Richard M. Cohen
5. ‘Vigil,’ by George Saunders

If not, check out that gift link and find out more about the books, including why and how they can lift you up.