Friendship

In this age of social media, where so many friendships exist almost solely online, this book explores the greater meaning of friendship as an enduring and emotionally important area of life. It is a valuable resource for teenagers who are struggling to make friends, are in a toxic friendship, or just want to build more meaningful relationships.

Jean Rawitt is a freelance writer and a consultant for the Department of Volunteer Services at Mount Sinai Hospital (New York). For ten years, she oversaw the hospital's Varsity Volunteer Services, where she developed and coordinated a program for high-school students to volunteer on hospital inpatient units. She is the author of Volunteering: Insights and Tips for Teenagers and A Loved One with Dementia: Insights and Tips for Teenagers, both part of the Empowering You series for young adults. She lives in New York City.

You Are Not Alone PART I: WHAT IS FRIENDSHIP What is friendship and why is it important? The Difference Between Friendship and Other Relationships Types of friendships PART II: EXPECTATIONS AND CHALLENGES How do friendships happen? How do you recognize a true friend? When friendship fails PART III: WHAT'S NEXT? What you learn from friendship How a pandemic affected friendships Tips on making and keeping good friends Notes Resources Bibliography Index About the Author