Landau, Jennifer. How To Beat
Psychological Bullying. Rosen Publishing
Group 48p $21.95 978-1-4488-6809-4 2013 ms VG-BN series: Beating Bullying
Nonfiction
With
psychological bullying at all ages becoming such a prevalent problem, this book
examines its many aspects and its partner in crime,
bullying. Some chapter titles are “Sick With Worry”, “How Bullies Gain Control”,
“Taking Back Your Power”, and “Ending the Vicious Cycle”. While redundant at times, most of the information found in this book cannot be emphasized enough.
“Taking Back Your Power”, and “Ending the Vicious Cycle”. While redundant at times, most of the information found in this book cannot be emphasized enough.
Sidebars highlight some of the specifics of psychological bullying, such as “Bullying Students With Disabilities” (page 10) and “Managing Angry Feelings” (page 24). While much of this book discusses how bullying happens, the balance of the book addresses why bullying occurs (family background, peer support, etc.) and things that can be done (such as rules and legislation) to prevent psychological bullying. Support for bullying prevention and anti-bullying organizations are mentioned in the text, as well as the importance of taking individual responsibility in preventing and eliminating psychological bullying. “Ten Great Questions to Ask a Guidance Counselor” (page 28) can help students determine the parameters of bullying -- victim and bully alike. Illustrations make the book brighter, but the text carries the reader through on its own. The book concludes with a glossary, “For More Information” (a list of organizational websites, hotlines and such), further reading, a bibliography, and an index.
Bullying --Lynn Fisher
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