Straight Talk about Death for Teenagers: How to Cope with Losing Someone You Love

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.

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.

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.

The topics are broken down further in the table of contents. The text is appropriate for all reading levels with an easy to read format that allows for thumbing though the material. Several of the pages are nearly poetry, with space for introspection and notes. The book is written to teens from the perspective of an adult guiding the journey.

I purchased this book for my grandchildren who lost two grandparents in a seven week period.My granddaughter said she felt the book was written just for her and can't wait to finish it andpass it on to her brothers.It was heartwarming to learn that This book that I chose for them is so well received by them.

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.

Product was just as described

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.

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

Well written - to the point but thoughtful and cover pretty much any thought that I thought might happen

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.

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.

Answers all their questions in a straight manner