Dealing with Death: The Ultimate Teen Guide

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Death is a sensitive subject for most people. Whether due to fear or superstition, many individuals avoid the topic of mortality. For teens, the subject is taboo as well. Most young adults believe that death wont affect them, so theyd rather not talk about it. But death is a natural course of life, and everyoneincluding teenswill encounter it at some time in their lives, some sooner than later, and some unexpectedly. In Dealing with Death: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Kathlyn Gay addresses this difficult subject, providing matter-of-fact discussions on a number of issues that help teens better understand the nature of mortality. This book looks at the personal, legal, and moral questions related to death, including How do you deal with the deal of a loved one Whats it like to live with a terminal illness What happens after you die Featuring real stories and quotes from teens about their experiences, this book shows young adults a variety of views on dying and grieving. This book will help readers deal with deathnot only the reality that death is inevitable for all of usbut also the many ways people face death and bereavement. Dealing with Death serves as a valuable resource for all teens, whether they are dealing with tragedy or just looking for more information on a tough subject.

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This excellent resource book helps support teens who are swept up in a complicated turmoil of confused emotions that hamper healing and survivorship motivated by terminal illness or the death of a loved one. The chapters and passages assist readers in understanding cultural rituals and religious beliefs regarding death. Most young people face the pain of losing a pet early in life. However, the vigor of youth sometimes promotes a sense of immortality until they must grieve the loss of a friend or family member. This easy-to-read book presents information in a compassionate and logical way; the content offers current information that relates to teen viewpoints. Visuals illustrate concepts and build bridges to balance the authors fundamental purpose and premise. Special boxes highlight additional facts and website information provides additional support. The book also includes a glossary of terms. Dealing with Death delivers outstanding reading for teachers, school counselors, parents, and teen populations. It is highly recommended for high school, community college, and university libraries. * American Reference Books Annual *

Author Bio

Kathlyn Gay has written more than 120 books and articles. She is the author of several titles in the "It Happened to Me" series for Scarecrow, including Cultural Diversity (2003), Volunteering (2004), The Military and Teens (2008), Body Image and Appearance (2009), Living Green (2012), Bigotry and Intolerance (2013), Divorce (September 2014), Activism (2016), and Epilepsy, Second Edition (2017).