Almost everyone has experienced death of some kind. Whether it's a family member, a friend, an acquaintance, or a pet, death effects us all. STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT DEATH AND DYING explores what happens to us when someone we know dies and explains how we can get help if the grief is too much to handle.

People don't react in the same ways when someone dies. Some people become overwhelmed with grief while others are too shocked to feel anything. Dealing with death is also different depending on your culture. Death and dying are hard topics to discuss in any culture, especially for teens who are often dealing with it for the first time. This book lays down the facts with tact and honesty. Find out how to deal with the problems and emotions surrounding death and dying. And find out about:

• teen's experiences with death
• America's attitudes toward death
• Kubler-Ross's five stages of dying
• where to go for advice or more information