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When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness
A Handbook for Family, Friends, and Caregivers
by Rebecca Woolis
ISBN: 0874776953
ISBN-13: 9780874776959
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: J P Tarcher
Published date: 1992
Size: 5.75 x 8.25 inches
Weight: 0.65 pounds
Publisher's Notes
An essential resource--featuring 50 proven Quick Reference guides--for the millions of parents, siblings, and friends of people with mental illness, as well as professionals in the field.
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When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness
Rebecca Woolis
Penguin, 2003-11-01. Paperback. Acceptable. Withdrawn Library copy with customary markings; No writing within text; Has Coverwear and stains apparent on back.Shipping upgrades available. Contact us immediately (we ship within hours.) ( more information)
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When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness
Woolis, Rebecca
Penguin. PAPERBACK. 0874776953 *NEW* Paperback fresh from the distributor. Has remainder mark and may have shelf wear. We are FAST!! Check our feedback! Ships next day in padded envelope with barcoded address, delivery confirmation, and tracking number. . New. ( more information)
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When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness: A Handbook for Family, Friends, and Caregivers
Woolis, Rebecca
New York: Perigee Books, 1992 Foreword by Agnes Hatfield. This handbook is practical and accessible and useful for any of us who have a family member with a serious mental illness. This copy has tightly bound and unmarked interiors. Soft cover wraps show light shelfwear only. A very solid copy of this important handbook.. 2nd Paperback Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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