With You: Coping with the Loss of a Loved One

"With You: Coping with the Loss of a Loved One" helps children (young and old) find perspective on death, grief and mourning by combining beautiful imagery with prose. Narrated by a boy about his relationship with his grandmother, "With You" relays a lifetime of impact, transition and remembrance. Highlighting positive energy and universal life experiences, "With You" artistically reminds the reader that the people we love will always be with us. Appropriate for any religion or culture, "With You" combines the powerful beauty of nature, human life and family. A perfect bereavement gift for families, the messages in the book are truly universal - and reading it can help all who are struggling with loss.

 

 
 

"A deeply felt, child-appropriate book on dying that's resonant for all ages." - Kirkus Reviews

"This elegantly simple book by Bertram (Filosa), an art therapist, focuses on the close relationship between a grandmother and her grandchild. It's told from the child's point of view as the youngster processes the impending loss of a beloved grandmother ... The expressive flow and swirl of Bertram's and DiGuiseppi's colorful mixed-media illustrations provide a complementary backdrop to the well-crafted text. The author makes no reference to religion, instead offering readers of all ages an inclusive, uplifting message of transition, connection and spiritual renewal." - Kirkus Reviews

"I love the way Susan Bertram (Filosa) explains death in such a gentle way and the illustrations are just beautiful ... [With You] will provide comfort and understanding for many children and adults who are grieving or facing their own dying." - Dr. Nancy Wesson, Psychologist, Palo Alto, CA