Overview
Jenny dealt with the stress by forgiving her mom—over and over and over again. This collection of ten true stories is based on interviews with people who, in their youth, lived with an addicted parent or sibling. The subjects speak honestly about what it was like to grow up with a family member addicted to alcohol, drugs, food, pills, or gambling. While describing how they managed to cope, interviewees explore the full range of situations and emotions they experienced—from denial, anger, and confusion to acceptance and forgiveness. Their maturity, sensitivity, and even their sense of humor will give teens going through similar situations the important realization that there are many ways to break free from the chains of others’ addictions.
Full Product Details
Author: Chloe Shantz-Hilkes ,
Decode ,
Robert Munsch
Publisher: Annick Press Ltd
Imprint: Annick Press Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 18.40cm
Weight: 0.127kg
ISBN: 9781554514748
ISBN 10: 1554514746
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 21 February 2013
Recommended Age: From 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
Ten teens share how they've been affected by family members with food, drug, work, alcohol or gambling addictions. It's a candid, raw read, but those in similar situations will see they are not alone, that help is available and they are not to blame. Guelph children's author Robert Munsch wrote the book's introduction, describing how he fell into the grip of multiple addictions and how he and his family were affected.--Brenda Hoerle Waterloo Region Record (06/08/2013)
Readers will speed through these stories about growing up with a family member under the influence of an addiction. Searingly honest tales, informed by a survivor's perspective, are related about brothers, mothers, and fathers struggling with addictions to gambling, alcohol, and crack. A How I Coped section in each story is invaluable, as are the appended lists of resources and a FAQ.--Paula Willey School Library Journal (09/09/2014)
Author Information
"Chloe Shantz-Hilkes is a writer and a producer of radio interviews and soundscapes for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. She lives in Toronto. Decode is a global strategic consultancy firm that helps clients ""decode"" what young people think, feel, want, need, believe in, and aspire to. Robert Munsch is the author of ""The Paper Bag Princess"" and is keenly concerned with addiction issues."
