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Ryan's Story: A Father's Hard-Earned Lessons about Cyberbullying and Suicide Paperback – December 18, 2018

by John P. Halligan (Author), Emily B. Dickson (Author)
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Are you struggling with decisions regarding social media and smartphone access for your child? The middle school and teen years are now more challenging than ever. Bullying and suicide are on the rise – an increase that has been linked to social media and smartphone use. John Halligan, international bullying prevention speaker, and Emily B. Dickson, professional middle school counselor, are all too familiar with these widespread concerns among parents of tweens and teens.John lost his thirteen-year-old son, Ryan, to suicide in 2003. Ryan was one of the first victims of cyberbullying as social media began to emerge as an opportunity for peers to bully from a distance and behind a computer screen. John wishes he had prepared his sweet, sensitive son to be less vulnerable. He shares with the reader the heartbreaking story of Ryan’s short life, including his lessons learned and precautions parents can take regarding technology.Although the occurrence of Ryan’s social media experience was in a relatively nascent time frame of social media, the advice and lessons provided in this book are bridged and made relevant to today’s world. Emily assists John in delivering clinically sound and practical advice based not just on her professional experience, but also on her own challenges as a parent of two children heading soon into the middle school years.This book will be an invaluable guidepost for parents who wantto...• Be better prepared in dealing with bullying and cyberbullying of their child.• Become more informed in making decisions regarding access to social media.• Know how to respond if their child is struggling with mental health and or thoughts of suicide.
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 18, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 102 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 057842942X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0578429427
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.84 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.23 x 8 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,613,680 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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On October 7, 2003, Mr. Halligan lost his 13-year- old son, Ryan, to suicide. It was revealed in greater detail, after Ryan’s death, that he was ridiculed and humiliated by his peers at his middle school and online. In 2004, Mr. Halligan spearheaded the Vermont Bullying Prevention law in honor of his son Ryan. In 2006, he then led the passing of a law which requires education about suicide prevention in public schools. Mr. Halligan has made it his life’s work to spread the need for awareness and prevention of bullying, cyberbullying, and teen suicide in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. He has appeared on several national TV programs, including Oprah, Primetime with Diane Sawyer, and PBS Frontline. Mr. Halligan has spoken to over 2000 schools spreading his message of hope and kindness.

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  • Katie Smithson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Every parent must read this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020
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    This a raw and honest look at the tragic loss of a 13-year old boy, Ryan who took his own life because of bullying. This book, written by Ryan's father (John Halligan) really speaks to parents. And while it is about suicide and the effects of bullying it still has a very powerful message of love, hope and forgiveness. I fully admit that I was nervous to read it at first because of the content but I couldn't put it down - I read the whole thing in one night. I commend John and the courage it must have taken to write this book - i truly believe this book will save lives.
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  • michele harris
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Parents, Grandparents, Teachers and More
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2018
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    This is the most honest book i have read regarding Bullying and what really happens from both sides (parents and child). Having been bullied myself as a kid, having to kids gone through the same thing, nothing is more comforting than to know your not alone. Seeing John speak personally and reading this book I have learned so much more about the heartbreak but how to handle this sort of thing again in the future. Its heart breaking to hear what the family went thru but the Courage every day to move forward is amazing.
    A Must read for anyone that deals with bullying in any way! Read it in one sitting! Could not put it down!
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  • sunflower
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019
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    I bought this book after hearing it advertised on the radio. This is a sad but very real story of a young man who takers his own life due to unfortunate events. His parents were there for him and were addressing the issues they were aware of. They were unable to protect him from what they were not. Social media is a threat to our young people today and one that parents need to be aware so they can take necessary steps to protect their children. This book says it all. Thank you to Ryan's father for his courage in going forward to tell his story and therefore educating today's parents.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2019
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    Recommended for all parents of young children and perhaps a mandatory reading assignment for all middle school children. Adolescent angst is insidious and real. Coupled with bullying can be deadly for sure.
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  • Awilda R Cocco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love wins! ❤️
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2019
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    As a mother of 2 young children I’m so glad I read this book. This is a powerful story about love, kindness & forgiveness while also bringing awareness & information to parents like me. If you want to learn about protecting your children from bullies & cyber bullying & teaching kindness & acceptance then I highly recommend reading Ryan’s Story! 💙
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  • Jackie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2019
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    Quick read that was informational. I would highly recommend reading it first and then with your children. Praying this book prevents others from going through the same.
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  • Steve P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ for parents of bullied, and sensitive, children
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
    I read this book as a result of our daughter's experiences with being bullied. It is a quick and compelling read, with very helpful- and actionable- information. I read the book in one sitting. It was so moving and helpful that it prompted me and my husband to learn more about the author. We learned that John Halligan has devoted his life to doing everything he can to ensure that other families don't suffer the devastation of losing a child to bullying-related suicide and improving the world through promoting kindness- and forgiveness.
    Learning more about John through his book and video clips online (from his appearances on Oprah and Primetime Live with Diane Sawyer) led us to recommend that he speak at our daughter's school. Fortunately for us, and for the entire school's benefit, our school's administration agreed to book him to present separately to students during the day (a 1 hour assembly) and to the PTA in the evening.
    John Halligan is an extremely sincere and compelling speaker and presenter, in person, and in the written word. We know that he reached the students in a way that no other authority figure could have. The practical advice and wisdom he imparted to us and the audience of parents was invaluable. We are so fortunate to have benefitted from his live presentations.
    This book is an invaluable resource for ALL parents - those who are dealing with children experiencing bullying, children who are bystanders, and children who are doing the bullying. I plan to read the companion book for children now that we've had the benefit of hearing John Halligan's powerful presentations.
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  • Pam Foster
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book because you are a parent and you might have no idea.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
    I met Mr. Halligan at my son's middle school. HIs presentation was very touching and informative. I received a copy of each of his books. I would recommend any parent with adolescent children read this book. The book is informative and offers good advice.
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  • Ajay Soni
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic informative book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2019
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    Thank you for writing this book. It really educated me about the potential dangers of cyber bullying and how children can be affected by it.
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  • Moni
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful people
    Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2021
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    I have no doubt Ryan is not only in a better place, but that his parents are elevating his rank by using his story to bring awareness about the small ways kids try to open up (and how different personalities may deal with difficulty by pretending and "protecting" their family from the pain and bullying they experience etc), the perversity, pervasiveness, and difficulty of addressing/dealing with bullying, etc.

    As someone who was heavily bullied around this age, to the point we had to move many times (including leaving the country for many years), it affected me till my mid-20s at least-- I can totally understand how low kids can get (in my case, the parents were ENCOURAGING THE KIDS TO DO IT, and i am sure i am not alone in this), and how much the kid getting bullied cannot vocalize (or understand fully) ever not on+ly out of shame but because not every kid develops at the same rate, or has the same strengths at those ages....lots of people only develop the ability and understanding and strength to verbalize it many years latre after reading a lot, many other bad experiences, and learning through movies or tv shows how to vocalize their thoughts best. THat was the case for me and I have NO doubt Ryan was in the same sort of trajectory. Some kids are non-verbal or delayed in a way they may never be able to do that, and are further crushed by people and systems. Just looking at his face on the cover one can see his elevated soul (sweet, sensitive and naturally gifted in kindness and other things most children need years to learn).
    The way that the author shows his own understanding of this, is better (more eloquent and more concise) than I could explain these things, and compassionate. Simple, nothing extraneous, and a potent message.

    A wonderful, necessary, and extremely important book in my view. I don't know whether it has been, but it should be translated into many languages and be available at schools around the world. I would say it ought to be required reading for teachers and families. The worst thing a person can say about someone (or a group of people) being bullied, oppressed or experiencing injustice, is "there must be a reason" - and plenty of nice-seeming, normal-looking people say that - "there must be a reason" - a subtle or not-so-subtle form of victim-blaming - the reason is that we live in a dog-eat-dog world, which kids notice or experience themselves and may take out on others -
    with few to no consequences to the instigators, and tons and tons of victim-blaming.

    You bully yourself when you buy into the "bullied kid/person/group did something to incite it" or "deserves" their pain - because it's easier to do so.
    You contribute and you make it acceptable. You will also buy into ANY lie (and never challenge the holes in lies, because it will topple the shaky foundations that the bully is in the right) to support this idea on any level, once you start thinking this way. This book challenges that arrogant but cowardly notion - I hope people who think that way recognize their own selves in the way the bully is found to be talking about Ryan even after - and change for the better.
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