In Praise of But I Didn't Say Goodbye
"This is an extraordinary resource to help children deal with the difficult often hidden and stigmatizing after effects of suicide-one that is honest and respectful of the child’s intelligence and resiliency. . . I strongly recommend it."
-Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, Professor of Gerontology, College of New Rochelle, NY, Senior Consultant Hospice Foundation of America
"In this completely revised and updated edition of her landmark book, Barbara Rubel spells out the basics in easily readable format . . you must read this book!"
-Helen Fitzgerald, author, The Grieving Child and The Mourning Handbook
"But I Didn’t Say Goodbye offers a comprehensive workbook to help kids cope with suicide. This book that discusses postvention truly is prevention for the next generation."
-Michelle-Linn-Gust, PhD, Survivor Division Chair, American Association of Suicidology, author, Do They Have Bad Days in Heaven?
"This is a must have book on a much neglected topic: helping children cope and heal after suicide loss. As someone who works in the area of childhood grief, I am so pleased to find such a valuable resource."
-Heidi Horsley, PsyD, author, with Eric Hipple and Gloria Horsley, Real Men Do Cry: A Quarterback’s Inspiring Story of Tackling Depression and Surviving Suicide Loss, Licensed Psychologist, Radio Show Host
“But I Didn't Say Goodbye serves as a practice resource and tool to work with children and adults with the delicate and sensitive topic of suicide. . .I recommend it highly.”
-Linda Goldman, author, Life and Loss, Breaking the Silence
“This book must be read, and read again, so that we can be messengers of hope to these grieving adults . . . and kids!”
-Rev. Richard B. Gilbert, PhD, CT, Faculty, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY
“This book is accessible and useful both for suicide survivors and for those trying to help them through the experience.”
-Ricky Greenwald, PsyD, Founder/Director, Child Trauma Institute; author, Child Trauma Handbook
“I recommend this valuable book and resource to anyone—both professionals and families.”
-Julia Sorensen, Therapist and author, Overcoming Loss
“But I Didn’t Say Goodbye is an easy-to-read guide which provides valuable insights and practical ideas for helping adolescents who have lost someone to suicide to regain control over devastating emotions.”
-Bev Cobain, author, When Nothing Matters Anymore
“I wish I'd had But I Didn't Say Goodbye when my brother, Bill, died by suicide 28 years ago. This book would have helped me through much of the pain in the days immediately following his death and prevented many of the missteps I took along the way”
-Mike Reynolds, author, Surviving Bill
“Barbara Rubel’s, But I Didn’t Say Goodbye is an incredible resource written with compassion, empathy and insight.”
-Doreen Cammarata, MS author, Someone I Love Died by Suicide
“But I Didn’t Say Goodbye” is one of the few resources available to help children and families grieving due to the death of a loved one by suicide. I highly recommend this important resource.”
-Virginia A. Simpson, Ph.D., FT, Founder, Executive Director & Program Director, The Mourning Star Center
“But I Didn’t Say Goodbye is a wonderful book that stimulates both thoughts and feelings.”
-Atle Dyregrov, PhD, Founder and Director, Center for Crisis Psychology, Bergen, Norway, author, Grief in Children
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