Sibling Loss Across the Lifespan
Research, Practice, and Personal Stories (Series in Death, Dying, and Bereavement)
by Brenda J. Marshall and Howard R. Winokuer
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My newborn sister died when I was 7 years old and my brother died when I was 38. The relationships and circumstances with each were completely different yet the meaning and impact of these losses have been profound.
People who have had a sibling die are referred to as "forgotten grievers", their grief minimized, inadvertently by others. This book covers the meaning and consequences for siblings at all ages. I value the perspective and the nuances that each of the 34 authors bring to each age range that is covered in this book.
Here's the description from Amazon: "Sibling Loss Across the Lifespan brings together researchers, clinicians, and bereaved siblings to explore sibling loss. Unique in both form and content, the book focuses on loss within five key age ranges―childhood, adolescence, emerging adulthood, adulthood, and late adulthood―and losses within a special topics section that addresses areas of interest across multiple age groups. In addition to chapters from researchers and clinicians, the book includes personal stories from bereaved siblings who describe the lived experience of this loss."