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"The Forgotten Future: Adolescents in Crisis" is one of those books that I feel everyone needs to read. All Americans need to know about these young people and the dedicated professionals who try to help turn their lives around. It isn't easy to read--you literally feel the sorrow and hopelessness. But you also feel real hope and joy when things change for the better. Thank you, Deborah!

                                Debi Loger, Executive Director

                                American Association of Psychiatric Technicians

Ms Ebel has written a fascinating and disturbing book on a subject that is all too often pushed into the darkest corners of society. It is a must read for anyone seriously interested in helping adolescents, and for those who are not aware that the problem exists.    
                                F.L., Virginia

I recently purchased a copy of THE FORGOTTEN FUTURE: ADOLESCENTS IN CRISIS and found it to be a fascinating account of the author's experiences in various adolescent treatment facilities. The author's affection and concern for the patients and staff comes through on every page. Appendix A is a manual for parents and guardians who come to the realization that their child needs help. Appendix B is an extensive listing of resources and organizations which a stressed parent may find helpful. I would highly recommend this book to any parent who has a troubled child; and to all middle and high school counselors and administrators. 
                                W.F., California

I have to say that this book is not only educational and certainly a must for anyone who has troubled children, but also reads like a novel. An excellent read and a valuable font of information on this subject. I was especially impressed to see the sections on what to look for in an institution if you are contemplating getting your child help in this fashion. This really should be a textbook for people in the field of adolescent psychology. I highly recommend this book to professionals and laymen alike. 
                                T.C., Virginia

Is it really the right answer to send a kid away from home when they have a mental problem? "The Forgotten Future: Adolescents in Crisis" is an examination of children throughout the country who are suffering from mental disorders - and are placed in mental hospitals, foster homes, boot camps, and other 'treatment' solutions so often suggested by professionals. Are these solutions actually solving anything, or could they be feeding the very problems they've set out to cure? Calling for improvements in the mental health care system, "The Forgotten Future: Adolescents in Crisis" is highly recommended for community library psychology collections. 
                                Diane C. Donovan 
                                California Bookwatch 
                                Midwest Book Review

This narrative non-fiction is gripping and informative about the untold problems with our psychiatric care when it comes to adolescents. I did not know about these issues before reading this book but it has appauled me that we, as a nation, have not done more to remedy this issue. This book is a must read for anyone who has a teenager or is concerned about the mental health care of our future. 
                                S.A-B., Virginia

The stories that make up the bulk of the book are compelling and heart-wrenching. Anyone interested in the problems of youth or in our attempts to provide psychiatric services will find this a fascinating book. I found myself drawn into as if I were reading a good novel. And afterwards I found myself dwelling on the issues and lessons the book addresses. A very good book - I highly recommend it.

                            B.C., Virginia

Praise

The topic of The Forgotten Future is certainly timely and compelling and is a valuable addition to our collection.

                                Nancy Alston

                                Norfolk (Va.) Public Library

“Quick, go buy it – it’s a great book!!!”
                               B.C., Virginia

“You have an admirable passion for the subject … intimate knowledge about the difficult situations you discuss. … this makes you uniquely qualified to write about the subject …”
                                Jesse Johnson
                                Popkin Literary Agency
                                Pacific Palisades, California

“I hope you are able to educate the public about this important and troubling subject.”
                                Ronald Goldfarb 
                                Goldfarb & Associates
                                Washington, D.C.

“ … an interesting story …”
                                Robert Choi, The Firm

“… informative and very well written! I wish you continued success in your endeavors on the behalf of children!”
                                W.F., California

“…utterly fascinating and full of information …”
                                C.B., Virginia

“ … an intriguing book. We can be thankful that there are people like you who are making an effort to address this monumental problem. Continue the good work getting this much needed information out where it belongs.” 
                                R.M.E., Virginia