Dealing with death: the ultimate teen guide - 55

Death is a sensitive subject for most people. Whether due to fear or superstition, many individuals avoid the topic of mortality.

For teens, the subject is taboo as well. Most young adults believe that death won't affect them, so they'd rather not talk about it.

But death is a natural course of life, and everyone - including teens - will encounter it at some time in their lives, some sooner than later, and some unexpectedly. 'In Dealing with Death', Kathlyn Gay addresses this difficult subject, providing matter-of-fact discussions on a number of issues that help teens better understand the nature of mortality.