by Olivier Luminet and Antonietta Curci (2009)
"We all have memories of highly emotional personal and public events that may have happened some years ago but which are felt as strongly as if they happened yesterday. We remember where they happened, the people who were with us, and seemingly irrelevant details such as the weather, particular sounds or specific clothes. Why do we remember these things? Is it because such events are so deeply emotional or so unexpected or because people talk about them so many times? Why are these "flashbulb memories" so vivid and lasting?" "Flashbulb Memories: New Issues and New Perspectives explores these questions in the first book on flashbulb memories (FBMs) for more than a decade. It considers the many developments over the last 10 years, including new models of FBM formation, advances in statistical methods and neuroscience, and two key public events, the death of Princess Diana and the September 11th attacks in the US, which can help test FBM. The book examines the status of FBMs as "special" or "ordinary" memory formations, and the expert contributors represent a balance between those that favour each approach. It also investigates controversial topics of research such as: are emotional, cognitive, or social factors highly relevant for the formation of FBMs?; how can sociological, historical, and cultural issues help us to understand the process of FBMs?; what are the differences between FBMs, memories for traumatic experiences, and highly vivid personal memories?; and how can we provide a valid and reliable measure for FBMs?" "This book gathers together specialists in the field in order to make significant progress in this area of research which has remained divisive for the past 30 years. It will provide essential reading for researchers in FBM and also be of interest to those in related areas such as social psychology, cognitive psychology, cross-cultural psychology, sociology, political sciences and history as well as clinicians dealing with those who have strong FBMs after personal traumatic events."--Jacket.
S.J. Watson
Without her husband's knowledge, Christine, whose memory is damaged by a long-ago accident, is treated by a neurologist who helps her to remember her former self through journal entries until inconsistencies begin to emerge, raising disturbing questions.
Carole Brody Fleet
When Bad Things Happen to Good Women is a survivor's toolkit by a leading expert in surviving tragedy and thriving afterward. Carole Brody Fleet's latest book is comprised of a chorus of voices of women who overcame incredible adversity and challenge of all manner. Filled with moving stories and specific steps on how to move forward after tragedy or challenge, these words of hard-won wisdom and advice are an important component in dealing with trauma. In addition to helping those in need, the book also includes vital advice and direction for anyone who knows or is in the position of supporting a family member, friend or loved going through a crisis.
Robert Guarino
"In straightforward language, it teaches middle & high school students about identifying emotions and offers concrete ways to manage them. Guarino's text speaks to kids, but Jeff Jackson's engaging illustrations make the book sing and give it the feel of a graphic novel."--Amazon.com. "Readers will learn the difference between the five primary emotions -- anger, fear, sadness, happiness, and disgust -- and secondary emotions such as pride, envy, contempt, and jealousy. They'll find out how to interpret emotions, and also discover strategies for managing them. Illustrative quotes from real-life teens, as well as simple activities the reader can do to relate to the concepts presented, make Me and My Feelings come alive for young people. Also included are suggested activities for teachers to use in the classroom. Me and My Feelings can be used to supplement a high school psychology course, or as a stand-alone unit in grades 8 through 12"--Publisher's description.
Sherre Hirsch
Part practical toolkit, part inspirational guide for navigating the transformational moments of our wild and unpredictable lives. -- [p.4] of cover.