When a Parent Is Very Sick

by Eda J. LeShan

Comforting, realistic insights from a renowned educator and counselor help children deal with the physical, emotional, and financial strains brought on by the serious illness of a parent

132 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1986

About the author

Eda LeShan (June 6, 1922 - March 3, 2002) was an American writer, television host, counselor, educator, and playwright. She was a "voice of respect for the inherent integrity of children."[1] LeShan was married to Lawrence LeShan, the American psychologist and writer.

LeShan's books include When Your Child Drives You Crazy, The Conspiracy Against Childhood, and It's Better to be Over the Hill than Under It. She was the host of How Do Your Children Grow? on PBS in the 1970s.