Carrie Hugus’s father committed suicide when she was only thirteen; she had a difficult time dealing with reality for years after. Now as an adult, she tells her story to validate the experience and help others cope with the loss of their loved ones.
Crossing 13 is a captivating coming-of-age story about a thirteen-year-old girl whose life is instantly altered upon finding her father dead from suicide.As she rides the emotional waves of, shock, guilt, confusion, shame and the obsession with why, she begins to embrace her new normal life. Through each struggle you share her journey of complicated grief in the aftermath of a sudden loss. This story will give you insight to what it takes for a teenager to survive the self-inflicted death of a parent and the compassion to understand and support them.
Excerpt
“Carrie Stark Hugus has written a book, Crossing 13: Memoir of a Father's Suicide, that will help many people heal from the pain of losing someone through suicide. The reader grows through hearing Carrie’s very personal story, and is offered resources and direction on how to proceed.” ~ Gerald Jampolsky, M.D. Co-author of "Mini Course For Life" and "Finding Our Way Home", and recipient of the Pride in the Profession Award given by the American Medical Association
Professional Reviews
ForeWord CLARION
Hugus does more than reminisce—she successfully assumes the persona of a girl dogged by the angst and social awkwardness attendant to the middle school years. "Crossing 13" sails right through the generational barrier; it is a great tool for starting a dialogue with a partly grown person who is feeling more alone than ever before.
Reader Views Kids
"Crossing 13" is an incredible book relating to the events before and after the suicide. Suicide is always a touchy topic and Carrie Stark Hugus handles it with care.
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A must read for any parent or guardian who has children surviving the suicide of a parent.~ Buddy Knox
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