When A Friend Dies: A Book For Teens About Grieving & Healing
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Book Overview
The death of a friend is a wrenching event for anyone at any age. Teenagers especially need help coping with this painful loss. This sensitive book answers questions grieving teens often have, like "How should I be acting?" "Is it wrong to go to parties and have fun?" and "What if I can't handle my grief on my own?" The advice is gentle, non-preachy, and compassionate; the author has seen her own children suffer from the death of a friend, and she knows what teens go through. The revised edition includes new quotes from teens, new resources, and new insights into losing a friend through violence. Also recommended for parents and teachers of teens who have experienced a painful loss. Foreword by R.E.M. singer/songwriter Michael Stipe.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1575421704
ISBN13:9781575421704
Release Date:April 2005
Publisher:Free Spirit Publishing
Length:118 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.0" x 7.0"
Age Range:11 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 6 and higher
Related Subjects
13 - 17 Years Children's Children's Books Death Death & Dying Death & Grief Difficult Discussions Education & Reference Emotions & Feelings Friendship, Social Skills & School Life Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting Psychology & Counseling Schools & Teaching Self Help Self-Help Self-Help & Psychology Social Issues Suicide Teen & Young AdultCustomer Reviews
5 ratings
It helped. A LOT.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I just recently lost a close friend to a car accident and reading this book made me feel like I wasn't alone. So many of the teen quotes from the book were exactly what I was thinking. A lot of the things the book said showed me that I wasn't alone and that so many people were feeling the same thing. I'm passing the book around to friends who've also shared the same loss. I suggest this book to ANYONE who's suffered a loss, of a friend, a parent, a lover, a sibling, a son or daughter, just any loss. It really helped and I'm glad there's a book like this out there.
The questions they're afraid to ask...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
A simple book, just the right length, that answers all the questions teens have at this difficult time... plus the questions they are too scared to ask. With quotes from other teens, feelings and facts, permission to feel, to cry, to be scared, and most importantly, permission to go on.This book is excellent for teens, pre-teens, and even adults facing the death of a friend.
Well-written
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
My neice lost a best friend. Both were l7 at the time. I ordered this book for her to read. Well- written and to the point.
excellent
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book is welcome as a quick read for students who are grieving. There is a real need for books on grief, especially how children cope with grief, because it often manifests in ways that are different from adult grief.
A must-read for any teen who has lost a friend!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book reassures teens who have lost a friend that the "feelings" they are experiencing are normal and expected in the grief process. Dr. Gootman gets this message across in a compassionate manner. The book is short and easy-to-read. Its message is one of comfort and understanding. This book should be in the library of every youth minister and guidance counselor.
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