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The Sibling Connection

Breaking the Cycle of Teen Suicide

When it comes to our siblings, we often think of sibling rivalry. But the sibling connection is much more. It is mysterious, complex, and constantly changing. Our siblings are major players in our lives and impact everything from our choice of profession to our choice of a husband, wife, or partner. Siblings are reflections of ourselves and help us better understand who we are, why we are, and the way we are.

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After writing about my brother’s suicide, I figured that I’d put all the sibling stuff behind me. No chance. Several years later, I returned to the subject of brothers and sisters because I still had so many questions about the role we play in each other’s lives from childhood through old age. I wanted to understand the ways in which I am who I am because of my siblings—and, yes, why they are the way they are. I wanted to explore the pros and cons of being an only child. I was curious about whether or not birth order is more accurate than not. So many questions. Thanks to hundreds of other siblings and experts in the field, I found answers that I wanted to share.

Praise for The Sibling Connection

VERDICT Leder has been there and is trained to prevent others from having to suffer suicide’s consequences. An excellent book for our time.

Deborah Bigelow
–Library Journal, Starred Review

This updated edition is as fresh as it is urgently needed–a life-giving essential resource.

– Foreword Reviews

Candid, compelling, sensitive, informative, deftly written, timeless and timely, Dead Serious: Breaking the Cycle of Teen Suicide is an extraordinary read from cover to cover.

– Midwest Book Review

. . . A must-read for anyone who loves a teen or works with one.

Deborah Serani, Psy.D.
– author of Living with Depression

Candid, compelling, sensitive, informative, deftly written, timeless and timely, Dead Serious: Breaking the Cycle of Teen Suicide Dead is an extraordinary read from cover to cover.

- Reviewer's Bookwatch

A straight-forward and honest look at the most important issue facing our teens today. The variety of real-life stories in Dead Serious: Breaking the Cycle of Teen Suicide helps to bring key information to life.

Dr. Lisa Boesky
– Author of When to Worry: How to Tell if Your Teen Needs Help--and What to Do About It

Dead Serious is an important read for teens, their loved ones, educators, and health care professionals . . . Weaving together statistics and compelling real-world stories, Leder dispels the myths and illustrates the warning signals for how we can all prevent such human tragedies. With wide open heart, she shares the loss of her brother through suicide in the hope to spare other families this devastating experience.

Joan M. Cook, Ph.D.
– Associate Professor, Yale School of Medicine

A necessary read for everyone who works with kids, including kids. Insightful, concise, timely, and has tools and resources for everyone.

Charles Schallhorn
– Psychology Teacher, Mountain House High School, Mountain House, CA

I believe that a copy of this book needs to be read by teenagers and vulnerable adults or generally anyone who is in a position of power/in education as it is something that needs to be made more aware of. This book helps with raising awareness and what you can do to help or spot the signs. It is a good book to have in every library available.

Charlotte Render
– Educator, NetGalley Reader
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