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Straight Talk about Death for Teenagers: How to Cope with Losing Someone You Love Paperback – April 1, 1993

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If you are a teenager whose friend or relative has died, this book was written for you. Earl A. Grollman, the award-winning author of Living When a Loved One Has Died, explains what to expect when you lose someone you love.
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With brief entries such as "Accidental Death," "Self-Inflicted Death," "Talking," "Crying," and "Going Nuts," Grollman offers advice and answers the kinds of questions that teens are likely to ask themselves when grieving the death of someone close.
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'I thank God for Earl Grollman, and I thank Earl Grollman for this long-overdue book for grieving teenagers. Not only is it a treasure for kids, but it should be read by every school counselor and youth minister in America.' --Janice Harris Lord, national director of Victim Services, Mothers Against Drunk Driving

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beacon Press; 1st edition (April 1, 1993)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0807025011
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807025017
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 17 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.53 x 0.44 x 8.5 inches
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Dr. Earl A. Grollman, a pioneer in the field of crisis intervention, was rabbi of the Beth El Temple Center in Belmont, Massachusetts, for thirty-six years. A certified death educator and counselor, he was cited as "Hero of The Heartland" for his work with the families and volunteers of the Oklahoma City bombing. Dr. Grollman has spoken at many colleges, clergy institutes, seminaries, physicians' forums, and hospital nursing associations, and has addressed many support groups, such as Compassionate Friends, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Widows Personal Services. He has also appeared on national television and radio, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Children's Journal, All Things Considered, and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Recently, he was featured on National Public Radio's End of Life series in the roundtable discussion on grief and bereavement.

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Customers find the book helpful for teenagers. They say it's written with simple sentences and paragraphs, making it easy to understand. Some of the pages are almost poetic, providing space for reflection and notes.

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Customers find the book easy to read and helpful for teenagers coping with loss. They say it makes sense and provides useful insights. The book is thought-out and suitable for teens experiencing a death for the first time.

"This is a great book for helping teens cope with the loss of a loved one, whether it was a close friend or family member...." Read more

"...lightly written, but well thought out book, and just right for a teenager experiencing a death for the first time...." Read more

"...It was candid and to the point to teens as the title states yet was helpful to me as well." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read with short sentences and paragraphs. They appreciate the space for reflection and notes. The pages aren't long, and the type is large, keeping readers engaged. Overall, customers describe it as a well-written, powerful book suitable for teens and adults.

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"A lightly written, but well thought out book, and just right for a teenager experiencing a death for the first time...." Read more

"...The kids say that it is helpful and easy to read. The pages aren't long and the type is big so they don't feel overwhelmed with too much..." Read more

"...Easy-to-read and clear. Liked it as a 'go-to book' or a continuous read for a young person, after such a traumatic experience...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2001
    This is a great book for helping teens cope with the loss of a loved one, whether it was a close friend or family member. The book is written with short, easy to read sentences and paragraphs. The chapters are organized in useful topics like 'suicide', 'loss of a friend', 'long term illness' ... so the reader can locate those areas that pertain to their own situation. Having lost my own mother when I was just 16 (20 years ago) I have bought 3 copies of this book already - I give them out to teens who are grieving the loss of a loved one. If you are a teen grieving the loss of a loved one or if you are helping someone in this situation, I highly recommend this book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2015
    A lightly written, but well thought out book, and just right for a teenager experiencing a death for the first time. Whether it's in the family, or at school, this provides a nice sense of calm, and just-right explanations to help a young-adult through this difficult time. Also great for parents, to get ideas of how to talk with your teen about death, a sad subject for us all.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2011
    I bought this book for my 14 yr.old grandson who lost his mother and read it myself first when it arrived.It was candid and to the point to teens as the title states yet was helpful to me as well.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2010
    I'm a middle school guidance counselor. I give this book out far too often to students who have a parent or other loved one die. The kids say that it is helpful and easy to read. The pages aren't long and the type is big so they don't feel overwhelmed with too much information. I'd highly recommend this as I've heard from teenagers how it helped them.
    17 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015
    Purchased this from a relative who lost her Mom; and had her first 'real' CLOSE experience with death. From just skimming it, it looked like it talked honestly about feelings and attitudes (of self AND others), on this sensitive subject. Easy-to-read and clear. Liked it as a 'go-to book' or a continuous read for a young person, after such a traumatic experience. Haven't had feedback from her, but know that weather she reads it 'right-away' or pulls it out for 'a moment in time,' she will appreciate the gift.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2014
    I bought two copies of this book for 2 of my middle school students who recently lost a close family member, and they both said that it helped them a lot. I flipped through it, and it was easy to read, and made a lot of sense. Very helpful insights.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2014
    This is a very powerful book. It is very good for teens and adults to read.
    It helps people with death of friends or family.
    It is very well written and I know that it can definitely help with the loss of a loved one.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2018
    Product was just as described

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  • surrey source
    5.0 out of 5 stars swift delivery and very good condition book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2018
    Great book for teenagers who struggle to share their grief. Short pages and good headlines e.g. anger - can look this up rather than have to read whole sections of the book. Written out of experience. Thank you
  • sanjivan harshe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on January 16, 2018
    excellent
  • R. Deans
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2013
    Good read for those helping teenagers but also helpfully written and accessible for teens themselves. Pages are not crammed full of text and the style is user friendly. Does not try to soften the blow but rather offers advice in a simple way.
  • Jenny B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2016
    this book is excellent.Written for the US but this does not stop the content applying to the UK.very well written and well laid out.Although primarily for teenagers it can be just as useful for adults.
  • Jannette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Would recommend
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2019
    Well written - to the point but thoughtful and cover pretty much any thought that I thought might happen