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Letters to a Bullied Girlby Olivia Gardner
Syndetic Solutions - [Book Review for 0061544620] Book Review : BookList
: From BookList, , Copyright © American Library Association. Used with permission. : "Gardner became the target of bullying in middle school, and her tormentors' harassment escalated until she contemplated suicide. Her dramatic case was chronicled in a newspaper article read by sisters Emily and Sarah Buder, who began a letter-writing campaign to offer Olivia support. Word spread through the national media, and thousands of submissions poured in. This moving volume collects a selection of those letters, written candidly from a variety of viewpoints: bullies, victims, bystanders, parents, and even a psychologist who treats adult victims of bullying. The guilt and shame of those who perpetrated violence or watched it happen contrasts with the scarring pain and fierce pride of those who survived. Regardless of the writer's perspective, each letter spills over with concern, caring, and encouragement. Introductions by Barbara Coloroso, author of The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander (2003), and the Buder sisters offer insightful overviews of the issues. This all-ages resource will open discussion among kids, parents, and professionals hoping to reverse the alarming statistics and shift the cultural tolerance for bullying." "Engberg, Gillian". : | distributed by Syndetic Solutions, LLC.: |
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