Michael Rosen's Sad Book
Book description
A heartbreakingly honest account of a father's grief for his son from the illustrious pairing of two former Children's Laureates.
Very occasionally the term non-fiction has to stretch itself to accommodate a book that fits into no category at all. Michael Rosen's Sad Book is such a book. It chronicles…
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1 author picked Michael Rosen's Sad Book as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The author’s grief after the loss of his teenage son is beautifully realised in both the words and the fabulous illustrations by Quentin Blake. This book eloquently describes the invisible symptoms of depression that I know from experience can be incredibly difficult to explain, such as how a big smile can hide deep, rotten anguish; and how said anguish can pervade every part of your everyday life, how unfair life can be.
The book is very real and earnest but ultimately hopeful. Rosen explains in simple detail how he is able to keep going, despite the sorrow inside of him.…
From Anthony's list on understanding depression, loss, grief, and anxiety.
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