Mary Rizza

Charlotte has an announcement and a surprise. She’s getting married – that’s the announcement. He’s OLD – that’s the surprise. He’s rich – well, that’s the icing on the cake! This was enough to make Charlotte’s Auntie Patsy begin to think about her own three daughter’s futures. Patsy Nicholson called a meeting with her daughters, Rachel, Meredith, and Shelly. She told them to “… aim high. Think old money.” But, the daughters maintained they wanted to marry for show more love. Patsy told them love can always go wrong “and let’s face it, it’s better to be miserable in comfort than to be miserable in poverty.”

Meredith seems to always attract the wrong guy – men that take advantage of her goodwill. Her latest, Clint, just broke up with her. After the mother / daughter meeting, she begins reading “Why Bitches Get Husbands and Nice Girls Don’t.” Ben Forsyth, heir to Bessington Manor, seems to really like her. But, she’s taking the book very literally and is literally spurning his every overture.

Rachel meets Ben’s friend, Daniel D’Abarnville. He’s really handsome! She then meets author, Gavin Jameson who was a guest speaker at her bookshop, ‘Books and More’. Gavin has told her all about Daniel’s past and it doesn’t sound good. But, Gavin is giving her mixed signals also.

Shelly is the youngest and flightiest sister. She may take mom’s advice seriously – someday.

There is some mystery woven into the story about what really happened to the girl’s father, Patsy’s husband. Patsy hasn’t even talked about him since the girls were children. The sisters have a very close relationship that Patsy had worked hard to cultivate. Once I began reading, I was engrossed hook, line, and sinker. The name would imply that Charlotte is the protagonist. She’s not. The primary character is Rachel who I believe is the middle sister and she is the ‘brainiest’ of the three. This is a short, easy read; it’s fun and enjoyable. I rated the novel at 4 out of 5.

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PDFRI2 | Bibliotherapy has proven effective in both the classroom and child therapy (Borders & Paisley, 1992; Lenkowsky, 1987). Through reading, or being read to, a story similar to their own lives, children can experience and deal with an issue objectively which can then be applied to their problems/issues. The stories should show the child there is a way out, others have the same problems, and you are not alone. Bibliotherapy sends the message to the child that it is acceptable to talk show more about this and together we can work out a solution. Hébert (1991) cautions that the simple act of reading a story is not bibliotherapy. Follow-up discussions must be incorporated to reinforce the issue at hand. Added outcomes of such discussion include fostering interpersonal relationships and problem-solving skills. Discussions provide a forum for the child to understand better what is being said in the story and to apply it to her/his situation. It is important to note that the ramifications of this technique are greater for high-ability children because of their ability to empathize, which allows them to identify with the characters, understand metaphors, and become absorbed in the story with a meta-understanding of the issue. Bibliotherapy is useful because it lets the child step back from her/his problem and experience it objectively. It offers the child a safe avenue to investigate feelings. For an adult having to deal with a child in distress, it can also provide a non-threatening way to broach a sensitive subject. Always remember, bibliotherapy is a conversation starter, not a conversation ender. It should be used to open up communication. Handing a book to a child in the hopes that she/he will understand your intention is not helpful. Connections need to be facilitated and open expression should be encouraged. |

Contents
1. Introduction pg. 1
2. Definitions pg. 1
3. Who, What, When pg. 1
4. Selection pg. 2
5. Taking Action pg. 2
6. References pg. 3
7. Resources pg. 3

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RT - Gifted and Talented
BT - Education
NT - Therapy
UF -The document is a reprint of a newsletter article discussing the use of bibliotherapy to help children deal with emotional issues and problems.
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