Remember the Secret

by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Heather Preston (Illustrator)

Because she has already discovered the wonders of God, Suzy understands the true meaning of her friend's death.

Genres: Fiction, Picture Books, Psychology, Childrens

30 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross was a Swiss-American psychiatrist, a pioneer in near-death studies, and author of the internationally best-selling book, On Death and Dying (1969), where she first discussed her theory of the five stages of grief, also known as the "Kübler-Ross model".
Kübler-Ross was a 2007 inductee into the National Women's Hall of Fame, was named by Time as one of the "100 Most Important Thinkers" of the 20th century and was the recipient of twenty honorary degrees. By July 1982, Kübler-Ross had taught 125,000 students in death and dying courses in colleges, seminaries, medical schools, hospitals, and social-work institutions. In 1970, she delivered an Ingersoll Lecture at Harvard University on the theme On Death and Dying. The New York Public Library also named, "On Death & Dying" as one of the "Library's Books of the Century."

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never read a book like this, it is truly unique. I loved the story but more importantly the idea that when our loved ones are gone,its only their bodies that are gone. You CAN see them again, literally. This is the only book I have ever read, for kids, that speaks of out of body experiences in a natural way.

The buzzing sound she speaks of, is real. I thought maybe that only happened to me, but apparently it is universal, though some people don't remember.

This book will scare some American's who have not been exposed to the idea of out of body experiences, I would encourage people to read it with an open mind and definitely read it yourself before reading to the kids, you may need some time to just think about it first.

[Mei · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 estrellas

Recuerda el secreto es un cuento infantil escrito con la intención de explicar a los niños el concepto de la muerte. Lo leí como recomendación para el máster que estoy estudiando y, en lo personal, es una historia con la que no he conseguido conectar. Al leerlo como una persona adulta con una idea de la muerte ya formada, no sé si de verdad resultará útil para hacerle comprender a los niños qué significa que alguien se muera. Quizá mi problema ha sido que lo relaciona demasiado con la religión (aunque entiendo que algunas personas le ayuda a aceptar la finitud). En todo caso, me ha gustado que existan libros así para normalizar la pérdida desde pequeños ya que la muerte (queramos o no) es parte intrínseca de la vida.

[Willow Redd · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another random library sale grab that was originally destined for my Little Free Library, and while I'm sure it will still end up there because this is a book worth sharing, I think I might hold on to it for a while.

The way the story is set up, it seems like it could go in multiple directions, which is nice, and my mind went to several places it wasn't meant to as I considered what role Theresa and Willy were really playing in Suzy and Peter's lives, especially with Willy's song, which reminded me of something more akin to something the Fae would sing when taking children to their realm.

Still, a fascinating read and something I'd like to come back to a few more times before passing on.

[Imugi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got so excited over the cover and the title I didn’t realize it was a children’s book 😂
However, it was still a great read! Especially after reading her book on death and dying, it was interesting to read this.

[Ammanda Barber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this book many years ago when I was 7 and still in hospital from a horrific car accident that killed my father. It is beautifully written and illistrated. Love this book

[April · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty and kindly meant, but too cheesy for moi. Cleaning out the garage and house - this one is going.

[Angela Lopez De Arriba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Precioso cuento para hablar de la muerte a los niños. Me encanta