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Author:

Gootman, Marilyn E., 1944-

Title:

When a friend dies : a book for teens about grieving & healing / Marilyn E. Gootman ; edited by Pamela Espeland.

Edition:

Rev. and updated ed.

Publisher:

Free Spirit Pub.,

Copyright Date:

c2005

Description:

vii, 118 p. ; 18 cm.

Subject:

Grief in adolescence--Juvenile literature.
Bereavement in children--Juvenile literature.
Bereavement in adolescence--Juvenile literature.
Grief in children--Juvenile literature.
Teenagers and death--Juvenile literature.
Children and death--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

Espeland, Pamela, 1951-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 112-113) and index.

Contents:

How can I stand the pain? -- Why can't I feel anything? -- How long will this last? -- Is it wrong to go to parties and have fun? -- How should I be acting? -- Will I be changed? -- What is "normal"? -- What if I hardly knew the person? -- How can I handle my feelings? -- How can I deal with my grief? -- How can I help myself heal? -- What if I can't handle my grief on my own? -- What if my friends start acting strange? -- How can I find a counselor or a therapist? -- How can I tell if a counselor or therapist can help me? -- Will I ever be okay again?

Summary:

With a new Foreword by the lead singer of R.E.M., this revised edition of Gootman's helpful guide includes new resources and a new section on losing a friend through violence. Recommended for parents and teachers of teens who have experienced a painful loss. If you are grieving the death of a friend, do something for yourself. Take the time to read this book. It isn't very long-there aren't a lot of words-but you may find the help you need to cope with your sadness and begin to heal.

ISBN:

9781575421704
1575421704

LCCN:

2005000447

Locations:

MMPE553 -- Algona Public Library (Algona)

YKPE532 -- Anamosa Library & Learning Center (Anamosa)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

VTPD454 -- Cresco Public Library (Cresco)

FJPC224 -- Elkader Public Library (Elkader)

54SX745 -- Emmetsburg High School (Emmetsburg)

MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)

GHPD771 -- Grimes Public Library (Grimes)

0YSX353 -- Hampton-Dumont High School (Hampton)

MGPD463 -- Humboldt Public Library (Humboldt)

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LASX353 -- CAL Community School District Library (Latimer)

XIPA157 -- Lewis Public Library (Lewis)

30SX663 -- Osage High School (Osage)

VBPC034 -- Postville Public Library (Postville)

XAPE737 -- Shenandoah Public Library (Shenandoah)

VCPD034 -- Robey Memorial Library-Waukon (Waukon)

PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)

VMPC334 -- West Union Community Library (West Union)