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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, 2024

A trippy drawing of the moon by the author

Oct 9, 2024

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Age of Empathy

Nature is a Homecoming

A photo essay in four seasons

Nov 10, 2024

Nature is a Homecoming

Nov 10, 2024

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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

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Grief Book Club

Someone’s Child Dies Every Day

Eight years ago today, it was mine

Mar 22

Someone’s Child Dies Every Day

Mar 22

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Grief Book Club

My Eight-Year Grief Road Map

Year eight without my daughter begins with me learning a new skill

Mar 5

My Eight-Year Grief Road Map

Mar 5

I’m Tired of Feeding Platforms

The hamster wheel is compelling, but I need to slow down

Feb 24

I’m Tired of Feeding Platforms

Feb 24

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Grief Book Club

What Happens After the Pediatric Oncologist Runs Out of Ideas

Each year I get a little more comfortable in this place of sorrow

Feb 21

What Happens After the Pediatric Oncologist Runs Out of Ideas

Feb 21

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Grief Book Club

Poetry and Grief Speak the Same Language

When you’re grieving, poetry shines light on a very specific type of pain

Feb 18

Poetry and Grief Speak the Same Language

Feb 18

Jacqueline Dooley

Jacqueline Dooley

she/her

17.6K Followers

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I'm whatever the opposite of a data scientist is. Essayist. Content writer. Bereaved parent. Mediocre artist. Lover of birds, mushrooms, tiny dogs, and nature.

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