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Jacqueline Dooley

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Doorways to Arkomo: Book One of the Spirit Oak's Gift

Doorways to Arkomo: Book One of the Spirit Oak's Gift

A magical doorway links Sorel, a lonely princess from Arkomo to Grace, a child with cancer. The friendship they form might save them both.

2014

Jacqueline Dooley, et al.

Jacqueline Dooley, Judy Krongard (Illustrator)

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Grief Book Club

Being Defined by Grief Isn’t A Curse

I don’t feel lost because I have the moon — and my grief — to guide me.

Oct 9

A trippy drawing of the moon by the author

Oct 9

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Published in
Age of Empathy

Nature is a Homecoming

A photo essay in four seasons

Nov 10

Nature is a Homecoming

Nov 10

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Published in
Human Parts

Why Do We Have To Be So Efficient?

Imagine what life might be like with no one endlessly yammering on about maximizing your time.

Jul 8, 2023

Why Do We Have To Be So Efficient?

Jul 8, 2023

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Human Parts

A Letter From My Daughter on the 4th Anniversary of Her Death

On having faith, and giving permission to let go

Mar 22, 2021

Illustration of a large bird spreading its wings. Light blue, yellow, and brown lines (with the dark blue background showing through) form ornate patterns on its feathers. Behind it float blue circles of various sizes that look like doilies.

Mar 22, 2021

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Grief Book Club

My Child Died

The unthinkable happened to my daughter. Here’s why I need people to know about it.

May 9, 2019

My Child Died

May 9, 2019

Published in
Grief Book Club

I Had Terrible Health Insurance When My Child Got Cancer

A frightening example of healthcare vulnerability

6d ago

I Had Terrible Health Insurance When My Child Got Cancer

6d ago

Published in
Frazzled

Teaching Gen Z to Love Birds One Kid at a Time

This is the story of my biggest parenting achievement

Dec 10

Photo of the author’s daughter in a natural setting featuring water, wild grasses, and a gravel path with a bench.

Dec 10

Published in
Grief Book Club

Our Collective Rage at Health Insurance Companies is Boiling Over

We’re tired of worrying about healthcare

Dec 7

Our Collective Rage at Health Insurance Companies is Boiling Over

Dec 7

Published in
Grief Book Club

‘Happy Holidays’ is a Loaded Phrase For Grieving People

Grief on Christmas is as common as candy canes

Dec 3

‘Happy Holidays’ is a Loaded Phrase For Grieving People

Dec 3

Published in
Grief Book Club

How Not To Write a Novel

I’ll be in bed if you need me

Nov 27

How Not To Write a Novel

Nov 27

Jacqueline Dooley

Jacqueline Dooley

she/her

16.9K Followers

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Essayist, content writer, bereaved parent. Bylines: Human Parts, GEN, Marker, OneZero, Washington Post, Al Jazeera, Pulse, HuffPost, Longreads, Modern Loss

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