When Nothing Makes Sense: Disaster, Crisis, and Their Effects on Children [Hardcover]

Gerald Deskin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 23, 1996

Learn to identify, heal, and manage children's crisis-related stress.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 175 pages
• Publisher: Fairview Press (July 23, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0925190950
• ISBN-13: 978-0925190956
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,735,551 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I never thought I would need this kind of book., March 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: When Nothing Makes Sense: Disaster, Crisis, and Their Effects on Children (Hardcover)

I did not think that anyone wrote on this subject, so when I saw it on Amazon after our last storms I was quite relieved to have some guidance in adjusting my kids to the realities of nature. I can tell that the authors must have had hands on experience in disaster relief by reading some of their advice. It's real "hands on" kind of advice. Very useful.

5.0 out of 5 stars THE AMERICAN EMBASSY IN JAPAN SAID BUY IT, SO I DID, February 2, 2004

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Erin Stewart (southeastern United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When Nothing Makes Sense: Disaster, Crisis, and Their Effects on Children (Hardcover)

...and I was not disappointed. I have PTSD myself from an auto accident and I know what these authors are talking about. Having just heard of Greg Steckler, I thought I'd give it a try. I would never think of leaving home without this book in my luggage. In these times, there is no other book. This man is patient, kind and thoughtful and teaches you how to be that way with your child. No one thinks better about children than Greg Steckler. I just wish he'd written more. Maybe he will. If you know him, call him and ask him to. The answers he provides in this book for dealing with trajedy that seems uncontrollable and creates a scary world, much scarier than the one we were raised in, requires that this book be read by every parent. The US State Department was absolutely correct when they made this one of only a relatively few books with an unqualified recommendation. It is superb in its writing and infromation. Let Greg teach you how to help your child through these trying times that don't look like they're getting much better soon!

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book during these times of crisis, April 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: When Nothing Makes Sense: Disaster, Crisis, and Their Effects on Children (Hardcover)

This book has been especially helpful during these times of crisis. It has been very helpful in getting my daughter to make sense of the tragedy and put it all in perspective. Thank you.