death

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confronting end-of-life choices
Goes inside the intensive care unit of one of New York's largest hospitals to examine the reality of modern, medicalized death and offer a portrait of patients who face the prospect of dying in ways they might not have imagined.

I'll be the water

a story of a grandparent's love
"Joshua and his grandfather love being together. More than anything else they love fishing. But Grandpa gets sick and is in the hospital a long time. When he gets out, he and Joshua share one more fishing adventure, and Grandpa promises Joshua that he will always be near"--OCLC.

As I lay dying

authoritative text, backgrounds and contexts, criticism
Describes a family's struggle to get their mother properly buried, while they encounter catastrophes of flood and fire, as well as the chaos of their own feelings.

Gun control

Today, Americans own more than 360 million guns, and many view firearms as a symbol of self-reliance and a critical defense against the threat of government tyranny.

When a friend or loved one dies

grieving, mourning, and healing
Provides a guide for teens on dealing with grief and loss, and describes the grieving process, different kinds of losses, how to get help, and more.

Ordinary people

The "ordinary" existence of an upper middle class family is shattered with the death of the older son and the struggle of the younger son against guilt and suicide.

Living with dying

Patients and medical professionals overcome taboos to discuss the end of life, demonstrating that dying can be a rich experience for both the terminally ill and their loved ones.

Northranger

"Sixteen-year-old Cade Mun?oz finds himself falling for the ranch owner's mysterious and handsome son, only to discover that he may be harboring a dangerous secret"--Provided by publisher.

How to make friends with the dark

a novel
Tiger, sixteen, has been pushing away from her overprotective mother, but when her mother dies suddenly Tiger must learn to live when it feels she is surrounded by darkness.

The little match girl strikes back

"On the streets of Victorian London, Bridie uses her wit selling matches to help feed her family--but no matter how hard she works, it's never enough to stave off hunger or keep her ailing mother safe from the factory's toxins. When a street-side accident leaves Bridie with only three matches, the strike of each one sends her magically tumbling into visions of a brighter, more hopeful future. Realizing she has the power to change her own fortune, Bridie urges the ill-treated factory workers to protest and strike, achieving something remarkable through unity and courage. A far cry from the doomed little girl in Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, Emma Carroll's spirited heroine brings new life to this empowering retelling, inspired by historical events and featuring Lauren Child's bold, stylish black-and-white artwork with vivid spots of red. Author and illustrator notes, along with vintage photographs, offer enlightening context for readers at the end"--From the publisher's web site.

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