24/01/2026
The book WITHOUT DAD has been translated into English and is now ready for sale ❤️
"The stories document some of the consequences of the worst peacetime disaster in Norwegian history. The book may also offer comfort, relief, and a sense of community to others who have grown up without a mother or father — and to those who stand beside them."
The foreword is written by the Research Advisor at NKVTS,
Section for Trauma, Disasters and Forced Migration – Children.
Here is a little peak:
«Most of the children who share their stories in this book describe a lack of follow-up and support after the accident. Their accounts provide a clear picture of how both the event itself, and the absence of necessary help, have affected them throughout their upbringing. A life—a childhood without a father—has become defining for how they see themselves, their childhood, and their future.
In this book, you can read the stories of those who experienced a traumatic loss in their childhood—and understand why it is so important to talk to children and young people after such an event. Open communication with children after a traumatic loss is not just a comfort; it is a necessity. When we talk to them, we give them a tool to understand and process the unimaginable. We give them a voice for their grief—and we show them that they are not alone. Silence can create a wall of isolation, but conversation can build bridges of understanding and support. As we read their stories, we must also remember that our ability to talk to children about grief and loss not only shapes their future but also strengthens our shared ability to build a society based on empathy and understanding.»
We really hope that some of you want to buy the translation that the Kielland-Network is selling in a PDF version.
All proceeds from sales of the book go entirely to the Kielland Support Group network.
An important part of the documentation project has been to collect and preserve images related to the Alexander L. Kielland accident. Some of these images have now been published in the book Riggen Alexander L. Kielland Minnebok.
