Bart Speaks Out: Breaking the Silence on Suicide [Paperback]

Linda E. Goldman (Photographer), Jonathan P. Goldman (Photographer), Jonathan P Goldman (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 41 pages
• Publisher: Western Psychological Services (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874243521
• ISBN-13: 978-0874243529
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,155,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helps a child start to talk about a family suicide, May 22, 2001

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Carol Watkins "Psychiatrist" (Parkton, Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bart Speaks Out: Breaking the Silence on Suicide (Paperback)

A family dog talks about his confusion, hurt and grief when his owner committs suicide. After each of Bart's comments, the child is invited to write, draw or insert a photograph.

I liked the fact that the book slowly works up to a discussion of the suicide itself. It does not traumatize the child by hitting the intense topic too hard or too soon. The book starts with more concrete and immediate events and feelings related to a death. Later in the book, Bart explains about suicide. Through the dog, the child is invited to discuss family and individual reactions to the suicide. Family members express concerns that they might have contributed to the suicide but are then reassured that it was not their fault. The book does not blame the individual who killed himself. However it emphasizes that there are other ways to deal with depression and despair.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary and innovative., January 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Bart Speaks Out: Breaking the Silence on Suicide (Paperback)

Bart Speaks Out On Suicide is, without a doubt, the most helpful resource I have ever seen to work with young children on the topic of suicide. The photography is excellent and goes well with the book. It really helps to make Bart seem alive. The book's ability to allow children to directly interact makes it child friendly and a great resource for grieving children and parents. Thank you, Linda.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great work book!, November 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Bart Speaks Out: Breaking the Silence on Suicide (Paperback)

Great for helping children deal with a loved one's suicide. It Really helps.