Everett Anderson's Goodbye

By Lucille Clifton, Ann Grifalconi (illustrator),

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Book description

Everett Anderson's Goodbye is a touching portrait of a little boy who is trying to come to grips with his father's death. Lucille Clifton captures Everett's conflicting emotions as he confronts this painful reality. We see him struggle through many stages, from denial and anger to depression and, finally, acceptance.…

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1 author picked Everett Anderson's Goodbye as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The book entails a powerful message by describing all the stages of grief that we go through after losing someone. A book reminds us that love does not end after death, but it lives in us as we carry on despite our sadness and loss. The story will allow the reader to experience sets of emotions as an integral part of healing.

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