I Will Remember You-A Guidebook Through Grief For Teens, by Laura Dower

I Will Remember You-What to do when someone you love dies:A Guidebook Through Grief For Teens.

By Laura Dower

With an introduction and commentary by Elena Lister, M.D.

Experiencing the death of a loved one during the teen years can be paralyzing during a time that is already filled with difficult emotions, hormonal changes, feelings of being alone and trying to define one's self. In this book, authors Dower and Lister work together to create an avenue for teens to understand their unique response to loss and encourage self-expression to aid in healing.

"Think of this book as a grief map. It helps you to see the path, but it can't tell you where to go".

I Will Remember You walks readers through identifying what death is and what death means to them including different religious and cultural considerations. Emotions and coping skills are addressed, as well as concerns related to different kinds of losses: sibling, friend, parent, pet, etc. The reader can start from the beginning or skip through the topics that are most appropriate for them.

This book is interwoven with poetry and journal entries from teens who have experienced death as well as famous quotes of inspiration and hope. "The Doctor Is In" sections offer suggestions for coping that were helpful to Dr. Lister and her family after the death of her young daughter. "Try This" includes suggested journaling exercises, visualizations and other creative ways of expressing grief.

This is a wonderful book for helping teens recognize they are not alone in this journey.