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After 12-year-old Renee heard the news of her father’s cancer, she hoped the treatment would cure him. But, once Renee conducted her research and discovered that her father had an incurable disease, Renee decided to turn to the Lord and pray for her father's recovery.

ULTRA-MODERN Book Review of Can You Hear Me? by Y.Y. Chan

The topic of death and grief is universal. Death does not discriminate. It affects everyone. However, how we each process and recover from the loss differs. In Can You Hear Me? by Y.Y. Chan, the author takes readers on a brief but indebt journey, narrated by a little girl who documents her father's deteriorated health and consequent death in her diary. Y.Y. Chan's book is the quintessential Christian guide to grief and bereavement. My mother often shared these Christian concepts of sickness, loss, suffering, and celebration of life with me as a child. I found these answers comforting, much like this book.

Y.Y. Chan's writing style is smooth and deliberate. I love the way the story flows—64 pages of gold. In addition, Chan's use of vocabulary and content is appropriate for ages 9 through 12. Grab your copy today as Can You Hear Me? answers many popular questions children have about death.

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Additionally, this book provides coping mechanisms such as acceptance and not isolating yourself. The main character Renee learned valuable lessons about faith, gratitude, the value of time, God being in control, turning your worries over to God, God's higher purpose, the power of prayer, and so much more. At the back of the book are context questions. Hopefully, your child will gain reassurance about their loved ones in heaven by reading this engaging book.