You Shouldn't Have to Say Goodbye

by Patricia Hermes

Book Overview

A story of the death of a parent and its effect on a family.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590331140
• ISBN13: 9780590331142
• Release Date: May 1984
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Length: 117 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

I read this book when in Elementary School

I read this when I was younger, It's a book I remember vividly. I remember crying when I read it, I also remember when my mom was teaching me how to do my laundry, my first thought that popped into my brain was that she was teaching me, because she was going to die soon, pretty sure I got that idea from this book lmao, I laugh about it now, but back than it really caused me great anxiety. This was just great and moving book, it will stick in your mind forever, at least it did for me.

2nd generation

I read this book when I was a young girl and loved it. I recently bought it for my sister.

must read!

I read this book when it first came out in the mid 80's. It has stuck with me so much that I had to find it for my daughter. This book does deal with the death of a mother, so be warned it is very emotionally charged. Having said that, it is a finely written story of a girl's struggle with her adolecence and how she and her family pull together to brave the death of her mother. This is a definate must read if you can find a copy.

This Book Was Very Well Written

I think this book really shows you what it's like to lose someone you love the most. It was so sad though. I recommend this book to everyone. It is a Must read.

One that will touch your heart

I encourage you to read this book because,it really can happen to you or any one you know. If you read this book you will probaly love it. It is sad but,very interesting. If you like books that are sad you will like it.It is a story about Frienship & love.

"You shouldn't have to say goodbye"shed me to tears

A thirteen year old girl without a mother? Sarah. Sarah knowing that her mom has cancer, puts herself to gymnastics to hide the reality. If I was Sarah, I would never live a normal life again.