Teens, Depression, and the Blues (Hot Issues) [Library Binding]

Kathleen Winkler (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up-Brief chronicles of two teenage girls suffering from depression are the hook used to draw readers into this book. The six chapters define depression and related disorders, their causes, symptoms, and treatments. The colorful, upbeat format will appeal to reluctant readers. Boxed sidebars appear throughout; some reiterate important facts from the text while others seem superfluous. The full-color photos include shots of comedian Drew Carey, Kurt Cobain with his band Nirvana, and Tipper Gore on 60 Minutes. The list for further reading, chapter notes, and Web sites are all up-to-date and are evidence of a well-researched book. This lively presentation of a rather bleak subject will be a welcome addition to most libraries.
Marilyn Fairbanks, Azure IRC, Brockton High School, MA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766013693
• ISBN-13: 978-0766013698
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,002,170 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I've been a medical writer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for over 25 years. I've done medical articles - over 700 of the doggone things - for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Magazine and a wide variety of professional publications. I lost count a long time ago of how many doctors I interviewed.

But my main "claim to fame" is my extensive list of books primarily for teenagers. Most of them have some type of medical or social issue link, such as tattooing and body piercing,high-tech pregnancies, bullying, date rape and depression.

I've been retired for the last two years, not doing any professional writing at this point. But I do book editing for a variety of clients, and have done professional editing as a volunteer to raise money for my local libraries - I have to do something to keep them in books because I read at least three a week!

My other interests are theater (I confess, I'm an addict), travel and spending time with my two grandkids. My husband and I spend summers in Pewaukee, WI, a suburb of Milwaukee, and winters in Punta Gorda, FL.

You can visit my website at www.kathleenwinkler.com. I'm also on Facebook. Nothing else though - my level of sophistication with electronics is pretty low - my 10 year old grandson knows more than I do.

By the way, contrary to popular opinion, I don't have a tattoo!