Still Here With Me

In this moving anthology, 31 young people tell their stories of losing a parent. They talk honestly about their individual experiences of bereavement; feelings of pain, guilt and anger; the embarrassed reactions or silence of others; and the struggle to rebuild their lives. They also share happy memories of their parents and describe the importance of remembering, proving that it is possible to discuss the uncomfortable subject of death without stigma. Still Here with Me is a valuable source of information and comfort to young people who are coming to terms with their loss. It also provides insights for parents, counsellors, teachers, social workers and other professionals into the needs of grieving children and how to respond to them sensitively and appropriately. Book jacket.