Living When a Loved One Has Died
Author: Earl A Grollman
When someone you love dies, Earl Grollman writes, "there is no way to predict how you will feel. The reactions of grief are not like recipes, with given ingredients, and certain results. . . . Grief is universal. At the same time it is extremely personal. Heal in your own way."
If someone you know is grieving, Living When a Loved One Has Died can help. Earl Grollman explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of loss. Suitable for pocket or bedside, this gentle book guides the lonely and suffering as they move through the many facets of grief, begin to heal, and slowly build new lives.
"If you're far away when someone you care about is in mourning, send this book--it's the next best thing to being there. And if you doubt whether your being there will do any good, read this book, and you will learn how to become the wise, reassuring, and understanding person a good friend is when a loved one has died."
—Minneapolis Star
Minneapolis Star
If you're far away when someone you care about is in mourning, send this book--it's the next best thing to being there. And if you doubt whether your being there will do any good, read this book, and you will learn how to become the wise, reassuring, and understanding person a good friend is when a loved one has died.
When the Brain Can't Hear: Unraveling the Mystery of Auditory Processing Disorder
Author: Teri James Bellis
In this landmark book, Dr. Teri James Bellis, one of the world's leading authorities on auditory processing disorder (APD), explains the nature of this devastating condition and provides insightful case studies that illustrate its effect on the lives of its sufferers.
Millions of Americans struggle silently with APD. For many of them, holding a simple conversation can be next to impossible. As sound travels through an imperfect auditory pathway, words become jumbled, distorted, and unintelligible. As Dr. Bellis notes, the most profound impact of this highly specific impediment to auditory comprehension may be on the young. Facing a severely reduced ability to read, spell, comprehend, and communicate, children with APD are subject to anxiety, academic failure, and a damaged sense of self. Often, they are misdiagnosed.
Discussing the latest and most promising clinical advances and treatment options, and providing a host of proven strategies for coping, Dr. Bellis takes much of the mystery out of APD. If you or anyone you know has difficulty comprehending spoken language, or if your child is struggling in school, this important book may have the answers you need.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: Diane M. Brewer, MA, CCC-A (George Washington University)
Description: This book attempts to inform and guide the parents of children or the adult who may have auditory processing disorders (APD). It is written in a clear and interesing style suited to the lay reader.
Purpose: The author has met her objective in providing a wealth of information illustrated by case studies. She seeks to "unravel the mystery of auditory processing disorder" as the subtitle states. The goal is a worthy one. APD is often confused with other problems and is difficult for the lay person (and often professionals) to understand. The author has done a wonderful job of trying to clarify the issues.
Audience: The book is written for the consumer: the parent of the child with APD and the adult with APD. The author has been writing and lecturing about APD for the past 15 years and is an acknowledged authority in the area.
Features: The many types of APDs are defined through a series of case studies. The book goes on to cover the complex relationships between language, cognition and learning, and APD. APD is discussed across the lifespan with chapters covering children, adults and the elderly. The chapter on diagnoses of APD carefully outlines who should and should not have APD testing. It outlines the possible procedures and other information needed to complete the picture of APD. The author includes common sense information throughout the text. For example, parents should consider what would be added to the current management plan for a child as a result of APD testing before undergoing an evaluation. The author also presents information on treatments for APD and gives tips on living with APD. Anecdotes are used throughout the book to illustrate the points, making it easy to read and engaging.
Assessment: The author has done an excellent job of providing a vast amount of information about auditory processing disorders in an accessible format. Throughout the book, there is a positive tone of support and optimism. This book should be a wonderful resource for parents and adults who need guidance through the maze of APD information.
Library Journal
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) occurs when the brain cannot process or understand correctly the sounds the ears hear, even though the ears might be functioning properly. It is rarely recognized, often misdiagnosed, and poorly understood, yet the effects can be devastating. Pocket is simultaneously releasing two complementary texts on the subject that are definitely worth some notice. Foli's Like Sound Through Water is a mother's account of her family's struggle with APD in her oldest son, Ben. Her account reads like a novel and is thoroughly engaging while providing a wealth of information. Foli clearly shows the pain misdiagnosis and clinical inaccuracies can cause. While finally obtaining a correct diagnosis brought some relief, Foli shows that the battle for normalcy had only begun. This is mostly a success story with an upbeat ending. The resource section in the back is a bonus. Bellis's When the Brain Can't Hear is the first APD sourcebook written specifically for lay readers. Bellis, the author of an important text on APD for professionals (Assessment and Management of Central Auditory Processing Disorders in the Educational Setting from Science to Practice), herself suffers from APD as the result of a car accident. Her text is naturally more clinical in nature but still quite readable. It covers the many subtypes of APD and their manifestations, diagnosis and testing, treatment options, and coping techniques. The ample glossary adds to the book's accessibility. Either of these texts would be appropriate additions to most collections, but they are best purchased together. The diagnosis of APD is seen more frequently, and with no other lay texts on the subject available, these books are absolutely essential. KellyJo Houtz Griffin, Eatonville, WA Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Rating
3 Stars from Doody
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