No event is as traumatic as the death of a child. Dr. Knapp has interviewed over 155 families who experienced such a loss to determine how they coped or failed to cope. This book presents the results of his research, shedding light on constructive measures for responding to the tragedy, and calling attention to the special needs of surviving family members.Dr. Knapp examines three types of death: death occurring after a long illness, sudden or unexpected death, and death by murder.
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In 1980 Knapp coauthored Motherhood and Mourning , on perinatal death. Beyond Endurance focuses on parents who have experienced the death of an older child (aged one to twenty-eight). Knapp interviewed more than 400 families to obtain his data. He presents the unique and common experiences for three causes of death of a child: death after a long illness, sudden (accidental) death, and death by murder. He also covers the grieving process; special issues, such as the hospital, grave visits, and days of remembrance; and coping behavior. Some suggestions are given for helping the parents to mourn, i.e., roles for friends, health professionals, the funeral director, and support groups. Primarily for professionals, this is recommended for academic and health science libraries. Jean E. Crampon, Southern Illinois Univ. Sch. of Medicine Lib., Springfield
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Ronald J. Knapp, PhD:The author is a Clemson University professor emeritus of sociology who now lives at 124 Kenyon Drive, Algonac, Michigan 48001. He was engaged in teaching and research in the sociology of death and dying. Dr. Knapp is the co-author of Motherhood and Mourning: Perinatal Death.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This book helped me more than anything I was able to do when our 18 year old son died in an accident 1985. The author, Ronald Knapp, wisely covers a broad range of circumstances and gives a clear and compassionate set of guidelines for those who mourn or those who wish to help mourners when a child dies, regardless of the circumstances or their values and beliefs. I will always remain grateful to him for writing the book, and I deeply regret that it is out of print. I loaned my copy to a friend several years ago, and it has since been passed on to many. Now I need another copy, for it is a book that will always remain helpful and timely!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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It has been seven months since my mother and oldest son were killed in an automobile accident. It has been the hardest thing I have ever had to endure. This book offered a tremendous amount of practical advice. At times he was a little technical and wordy, but overall, this book helped me so much, and I believe it will help others who have lost a child.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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My 19-year old son was accidently electrocuted on May 2, 1986. I felt that the 155+ familes who were quoted in Mr. Knapp's book were talking directly to us, counseling my wife and I on how to cope with our tragedy. Ronald J. Knapp's "Beyond Endurace: When a Child Dies" helped my family endure the unendurable. I thank him publicly here for writing his book. I gave copies to other families in my community who also lost a child.
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The Compassionate Friends, Parents of Murdered Children, Some Special Problems, Someone Special, The Dying Child, The Murdered Child, Tragedy Beyond Compare, Some Findings, United States, Internet Resources, North Carolina, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, Support Groups Do Help, Charlotte Hullinger, Jimmy Phillips, United Kingdom, Robert Hullinger, Course of Adjustment Browse Sample Pages:
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- When The Bough Breaks: Forever After the Death of a Son or Daughter by Ph.D. Judith R. Bernstein on 5 pages
- Loss and Grief Recovery: Help Caring for Children With Disabilities, Chronic or Terminal Illness by Joyce Ashton on 4 pages
- Agent-Centered Morality: An Aristotelian Alternative to Kantian Internalism by George W. Harris on page 329, page 380, and Back Matter
- The Worst Loss: How Families Heal from the Death of a Child by Barbara D. Rosof on page 216, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Grandparents Cry Twice: Help for Bereaved Grandparents (Death, Value, and Meaning Series) by Mary Lou Reed on page 28, page 31, and page 41
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