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Talking about Death: A Dialogue Between Parent and Child Paperback – November 16, 1991

4.6 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

Why do people die? How do you explain the loss of a loved one to a child? This book is a compassionate guide for adults and children to read together, featuring a readalong story, answers to questions children ask about death, and a comprehensive list of resources and organizations that can help.

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"Highly recommended." --Parents Magazine

"No one does a better job of helping us help the stricken adult or child to cope with grief."--Harold S. Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People

"Like having a talk with a wise, caring friend." --Dr. Bernie S. Siegel, author of
Love, Medicine and Miracles

"Earl Grollman makes a wonderful difference in this world." --Fred Rogers,
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

 

 

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Dr. Earl A. Grollman, a pioneer in the field of crisis intervention, was rabbi of the Beth El Temple Center in Belmont, Massachusetts, for thirty-six years. A certified death educator and counselor, he was cited as "Hero of The Heartland" for his work with the families and volunteers of the Oklahoma City bombing. Dr. Grollman has spoken at many colleges, clergy institutes, seminaries, physicians' forums, and hospital nursing associations, and has addressed many support groups, such as Compassionate Friends, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Widows Personal Services. He has also appeared on national television and radio, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Children's Journal, All Things Considered, and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Recently, he was featured on National Public Radio's End of Life series in the roundtable discussion on grief and bereavement.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beacon Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 16, 1991
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0807023639
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807023631
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.36 x 8 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #10,458,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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Dr. Earl A. Grollman, a pioneer in the field of crisis intervention, was rabbi of the Beth El Temple Center in Belmont, Massachusetts, for thirty-six years. A certified death educator and counselor, he was cited as "Hero of The Heartland" for his work with the families and volunteers of the Oklahoma City bombing. Dr. Grollman has spoken at many colleges, clergy institutes, seminaries, physicians' forums, and hospital nursing associations, and has addressed many support groups, such as Compassionate Friends, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Widows Personal Services. He has also appeared on national television and radio, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Children's Journal, All Things Considered, and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Recently, he was featured on National Public Radio's End of Life series in the roundtable discussion on grief and bereavement.