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OverviewAt first, seventh-grader Casey refuses to play the key role in an intervention that will confront his dad's drinking and drug use, but then he begins to break through to the reality that no one in his family has faced before. With engaging and diverse characters, a strong vein of humor, and an unexpected outcome, Casey's story demonstrates how to face the risks and discover the power of living the truth, while realistically conveying the impact on young teens of living with an alcoholic or addicted parent--a situation that affects one in four American young people today. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Doug Wilhelm , Sarah-Lee TerratPublisher: Long Stride Books Imprint: Long Stride Books Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9780985783631ISBN 10: 098578363 Pages: 212 Publication Date: 07 October 2013 Recommended Age: From 10 to 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsPicture a troubled teen quietly removing this book from the school library shelves, then sitting down between the book stacks and devouring it. --Foreword Reviews I found The Prince of Denial captivating! Casey's story addresses the Don't Talk rule that families so quickly take on. As he shows the reader, with the courage to begin acknowledging and speaking his truth and his reality, he is no longer alone. --Claudia Black, PhD, author, It Will Never Happen to Me A heartfelt story that speaks the truth about alcohol's grip on the family, and inspires hope and healing for those seeking a solution. --William Cope Moyers, author, Broken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption Picture a troubled teen quietly removing this book from the school library shelves, then sitting down between the book stacks and devouring it. --Foreword Reviews I found The Prince of Denial captivating! Casey's story addresses the Don't Talk rule that families so quickly take on. As he shows the reader, with the courage to begin acknowledging and speaking his truth and his reality, he is no longer alone. --Claudia Black, PhD, author, It Will Never Happen to Me Author InformationDoug Wilhelm is the author of numerous works of fiction focusing on the issues and challenges of young adults, including the bestseller The Revealers, which has been featured in reading and discussion projects in more than 1,000 middle schools, and its sequel, True Shoes. He lives in Weybridge, Vermont. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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