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by Dr. Dora Black (Foreword), Rebecca Abrams (Author) "The opening sentence of Tolstoy's novel Anna Karenina rings unquestionably true for anyone who has experienced the death of someone they love ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 216 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (18 Mar 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0415200660
  • ISBN-13: 978-0415200660
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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'This second edition of - When Parents Die takes account of new research in the field as well as drawing on the author's growing experience. It can be highly recommended to counsellors and teachers as well as to the bereaved people for whom it is written.'

'Every young person who grieves for a dead parent will find this book speaks to them.' - Dr Dora Black, Traumatic Stress Clinic Child & Family Services

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This new edition covers the entire course of grieving, from the immediate aftermath of a parent's death through to the point of recovery, paying particular attention to the many circumstances that can complicate mourning.

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5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent and understandable book for any bereaved child, 4 Aug 2000
I first picked this book shortly after my mother died from cancer. I am 24 and was very sceptical that any book could offer me words of comfort or reassurance during my time of grieving. Yet this book offered both of these and more. A very well written book which is understandable and reaches out to the reader, explaining that many of the taboo feelings that they may be experiencing are normal and to be expected. It also takes the reader through the different stages of grief, from the immediate feelings through to two years later, therefore preparing the reader to expect their grief to last longer than society allows.

A very practical book written for the grieving child of any age, though particularly useful to the teenager/young adult.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Empathetic and helpful, 6 Aug 2005
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Having lost both my parents before the age of 21, I had searched for a book that could help me with the (what seemed like endless) process of making sense of it all. This book is fantastic - it includes the acknowledgement of pain and sorrow, but the promise of better things to come. Written in a fantastic style which is neither patronising or overly formal, I would heartily recommend this to anyone who has experienced losing a parent and has wondered from time to time if they are actually going mad - this book normalises and offers reasons why everything can seem a bit wonky.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally someone understands, 17 Jul 2006
- A very tough subject to write on, but this book is so honestly written, heartwarming, tear jerking and comforting at the same time.

All those feeling you go through are normal- other people feel them too, and this book highlights the tragic loss of a loved one, but re-itterates you are allowed to have a rollercoaster of emotions, and that you are perfectly entitled to feel what you want. Some bits are tough to deal with, but this really really helped me realise I am not a freak!
I would reccomend it to anyone in this horrible situation
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful During a Very Difficult Time
This book was recommended to me just when I needed it. I began reading this about one month after my Dad died in a tragic accident. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant.
I first read this book at 23, seven years after my father died. I found it enormously helpful, reassuring and well written. I only wish I had read it sooner. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for dealing with bereaved youngsters
I was profoundly humbled by this book. After almost two years the turmoil of my late friend's 12 year old daughter was suddenly and painfully unraveled. Read more
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