The Night He Died: The Harsh Reality of Teenage Drinking. A Neurosurgeon and Father's Personal Journey of Turning Tragedy Into Hope
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (916 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1940354110 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 188 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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For some, death will come too soon. He was a gifted student and accomplished athlete. It was heart breaking to watch Kevin, Julie, and Christie say goodbye to their big brother forever that night. He was always generous with his time and words of encouragement to anyone who needed help. But a day will come when that life will be taken. Life and Death Two words with such opposite meaning and which inflict such contradictory emotions and yet are so closely intertwined in our lives. That is the harsh reality of teenage drinking. Brian was drinking alcohol the night he died and drove drunk. This book will take you on a personal journey through the life and death of my son. He was a good boy who made a mistake, and that one mistake cost him his life. Nothing about Brian’s life suggested that he would meet this kind of untimely end. Nothing can ever prepare you for such an event. And yet from this tragedy has come guidance and hope for others not to make the same mistake. This is a book that every parent and
They have four children, Brian, now frozen in time at age 18, Kevin 16, Julie 15, and Christie 12. About the Author Dr. . Brian Hoeflinger, MD, a neurosurgeon, and Cindy Hoeflinger, MD, PhD, a retired forensic pathologist, live in Toledo, OH
. They have four children, Brian, now frozen in time at age 18, Kevin 16, Julie 15, and Christie 12. Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, MD, a neurosurgeon, and Cindy Hoeflinger, MD, PhD, a retired forensic pathologist, live in Toledo, OH
"Good read about love and a life lost too soon" according to bsc998. Loved this story. A journey of healing after the tragic loss of a son.. One of the most moving stories that I have ever read Alex S. This book is so insightful and touching. It is a raw and honest approach to explaining the heartwrenching experience of losing a child through the eyes of a father and medical professional. This is a story that parents should share with their age appropriate children. IThere are several lessons that I was reminded of while reading this book, not only the dangers of teenage drinking, or of drinking and driv. Laura Sams said AWESOME BOOK - A must read by any parent. I recommend this book to any parent with teenagers, or soon to be teenagers. This book brought so many tears, much heartache, but has really opened my eyes to this terrible epidemic of teenage drinking. I really commend Dr. Hoefflinger in sharing his most private feelings, fears and anguish that touched me so greatly. The one most important lesson learned is that this could happen to you as a parent, it co