Living Victims, Stolen Lives: Parents of Murdered Children Speak to America

by Brad Stetson

Overview

"Living Victims, Stolen Lives: Parents of Murdered Children Speak to America" is a gripping and instructive sketch of the intense psychic pain, anger, and frustration experienced by parents of murdered children. Drawing on intimate interviews with parents enduring murdered-child grief and the insights of professionals counseling them, this unique book gives a deeply moving psychological, emotional, and spiritual portrait of people immersed in epic tragedy and loss.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780895032300
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/15/2002
Series:	Death, Value and Meaning Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

A Note of Dedication

Foreword: A Word About Method

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Murder in America Click To Read It Now!

PART I Voices of Parents of Murdered Children

CHAPTER 1 Juanita Lopez
CHAPTER 2 Jack and Yolanda Morales
CHAPTER 3 Lupe Thexton
CHAPTER 4 Gil Matinelli
CHAPTER 5 Elly Rossi

PART II Toward Understanding and Healing
CHAPTER 6 Nancy Ruhe-Munch
CHAPTER 7 Pastor Ken Wilson and Mark Mogensen

PART III Reaching for Resolution
CHAPTER 8 Steps Toward Healing for Parents of Murdered Children
and Other Survivors of Homicide

APPENDIX I A Reflection on Teen Suicide

APPENDIX II Groups Supporting Parents and Loved Ones of Murder Victims and Others Who Grieve

Bibliography

Index