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Dealing with a sibling who is born physically challenged or who suffers a personal tragedy is one of the biggest adjustments in life. This book shows step-by-step methods of coping with the emotional and physical problems faced by teens and their siblings.

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Gr 6-8-- Structured in the typical ``self-help'' format, this book offers a variety of positive suggestions on how to approach problems that might be faced by those with disabled siblings. Written in a clear, straightforward style, the concepts presented are clarified with short commentaries from children. Despite the fact that the text is relentlessly cheerful, the ideas presented are sound; most, however, are not new. Beyond the framework of siblings of the disabled, there seems to be little originality in the information offered. With that foundation removed, the book is largely a compilation of the Norman Vincent Peale approach to problem-solving and to life. While this may be helpful for certain children in certain situations, it runs the risk of trivializing the deep emotional turmoil that may result from having a disabled family member. A list of organizations for specific disabilities and an extensive list for further reading are appended. In the hands of a skilled therapist, the book might be of use. Undertaken alone, however, it runs the risk of fostering the idea that complex problems have simple solutions. --Constance A. Mellon, Department of Library & Information Studies, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.