Snatched up for $3 at AllBooks4Less stall at shopping centre. :))[My thoughts]I wouldn't even know how to review this book properly. Some of the things I have written below are kind of personal, and while I don't go into any details it can be hard to share things that had once weighed so heavily on your heart. As such, not many people know about it.So it took 3-4 weeks to finish this anthology. Some of them were great and awe-inspiring, others less so. But overall I really liked Dear Bully. The

I picked this book up without knowing what I was getting myself into exactly. Stories about bullies, of course, but what would they say? I suppose you could say I have strong views on bullying, so I think that's what caused my hesitation. I can definitely say that I did not regret picking up this book.What I liked the most about this anthology is the fact that it had stories about different kinds of bullying. Instead of only reading stories of kids who were physically bullied, what many think of...

I've been reading this anthology for a couple of days now. The reason I haven't finished it in a day is that a lot of stories are telling the same tale over and over again. It was a really good book but I just wanted them not to be categorized- stories about authors being bullied in one part, authors being bullies themselves in another, 'it get's better' stories and doing nothing while someone is bullied in the last one. I don't normally read non-fiction but I had to pick this book up because I

In the end, I'll give it 5 stars, as this book will really hit some people, and I'm one of those people. Other people will hate this book, and to each his/her own opinion. ~~~~~~~~~~ 3/12I can really only make it through some of these stories...It just really brings back painful memories, of which GR is no forum to rehash. I'm over it. On the one hand, this book deserves just one star. Bullying is just one of those things that no matter the conversation, no matter the books written about it, the...

Though this book is targeted for teen readers, as the mom of two young children, one on the cusp of middle-school-dom, I was very interested to check out this book for myself. A compilation of letters written by many well-known authors for teens, I urge everyone to pick up a copy of this book! Dear Bully not only gives us the perspective of those that were bullied but also the side of the bully. And what it shows us is that everyone has been a part of bullying whether they know it or not. Even g...

I got this book because the subject matter hits particularly close to home. Not only was I bullied all through middle school and high school, but my youngest cousin committed suicide a little less than three years ago after an embarrassing photo of her was circulated among her classmates online. She had just turned 15, a high school freshman. It was a shock to our family, and the amount of damage that was inflicted on those she left behind is irreparable.This particular book was a compilation of...

I am so glad that I picked up Dear Bully. Many of the stories were very touching. The authors were either bystanders, the ones being bullied, or the bully themselves. There was a variety of how the people had experienced bullying, whether it was physical, emotional, or if it involved someone they knew well, or didn't know at all. This is a must read for everybody.

This book was an emotional roller coaster. I know that I mentioned earlier that I don't usually read more than one book at a time, unless it's one print book and one audio book. But with Dear Bully, I had to put it aside for a while and pick up another book, because the stories in this book were evoking such strong emotions that I couldn't keep reading through my tears.With that being said, I am incredibly grateful to have read this collection. As the title implies, the book contains stories fro...

If there's one thing in the world I feel strongly against, it's bullying. I hate that there are wars and hunger and conflicts and stereotypes, yet I know that some of those things are inevitable. But bullying? I really, truly, honestly believe that there isn't ANY reason why bullying should happen! Dear Bully is a collection of stories from 70 authors who have either been bullied, a bully, or a bystander. And they're all so powerful in their own way — it blows my mind away how much these authors...

Like many teens I was bullied. It happened in middle school and they were two of the worst years of my life. Fortunately, it was before the internet, so at least home was safe. I don't know how kids today deal with it, when they also have to contend with text messages and Facebook and everything.This book will help, too. It's isolating and makes you feel like everyone hates you and you're a freak and nobody ever has felt like that before. But here are 70 authors saying, well, yeah, but I felt th...

5 starsAll I have to say is this was an amazing book and although I didn't like the writing style for some authors, I definitley found some of my new favorites!! I honestly loved this book so much!!

I've really taken my time reading this moving and powerful anthology. It tackles one very important subject...Bullying.These are honest and deeply raw stories from a huge number of authors about their own personal experiences with bullying. Each message is written with a unique voice and vary from those with humour to those saying what they've always wanted to say to their bully.From schoolyard bullies and beyond, these are messages, letters to the bully, the things you really want to say now, t...

Teachers, you must read this book. Notice how many of the authors tried to reach out to an adult only, at best, to be ignored or given a pat cliche, and at worst, to have more heaped on. Only in one story did the adults active advocate for the student, and she cited that as one of the things that helped her survive her ordeal. The wide variety of perspectives on their bullying experiences was really interesting. Some people were able to let it go after many years, or view it through some kind of...

If you have ever been bullied, pick this book up! If you've ever been a bully and wondered if your words and actions really effected the person you bullied, pick this book up!If you've ever thought bullying doesn't really effect anyone, than you REALLY need to pick this book upIf you're dealing with a bully or know someone who is, GO PICK THIS BOOK UP, because you will realize you are not alone! In fact, you're far from it. There's a whole slew of authors who know what you're going through and b...

70 authors came together to tell their stories. Most are about being bullied. Some areabout being the bully. Some are about not stopping a bully or helping the bullied. These are painful memories to be sure, but they all come to the conclusion--it get'sbetter and you do survive and can thrive. In the wake of so many child/teen suicidesthat have their roots in bullying, these authors chose to make their stand. Here aresome of the statistics that the book starts out with:--Every 7 minutes a child

This book is a must read for teachers, parents, teens, and anyone else who wants to put a stop to bullying.I heard about this book through a couple of Facebook connections, and I immediately knew I had to get my hands on this book as soon as it came out. I am VERY glad that I did. I am a middle school teacher, and I see behavior that is clearly bullying, but most of what I see is "friendly fire" between students. It is sometimes difficult to see the line between playful banter among friends and

A must read for anyone who has ever been bullied, or bullied someone else. It was so amazing to read all the authors', many who I greatly admire, personal stories. I commend each of you for sharing, and for making my own story a little easier to carry.

79 writers describe their bully experiences--as victims or as bullies--in essay, poem, or graphic form in this book. Everything is brief, so some of the pieces seem a bit pat, but the experiences are varied, and what one person says doesn't work, such as "ignore them" does work for someone else. There's plenty of food for thought here, for teenagers and adults. A couple of writers even point out that bullying doesn't stop at college and adulthood.The main points that aren't stressed, but that co...

This book blew my mind as I knew it would. I'm not familiar with even half of the authors that contributed, but it was still incredible knowing that so many authors suffered from the similar issues growing up. My favorite story might be Luz by Melodye Shore or Frenemies are not Friends by Michelle Zink. Those stories stuck out for me. It was nice to read so many different perspectives. Some authors were bullied, some authors were the bullies, and some authors just stood there in the background

I recommend this book to everyone. It is not just for children, teens, parents or teachers. Bullying does not always stop at childhood or college, it can continue on into adulthood and exist in any social situation: family, personal relationships, work, groups/clubs, doctor to patient, neighborhoods...anywhere people may interact, and it is worthwhile to recognize it for what it is, and understand both how to deal with it, how not to respond, and that it is not a reflection of *you.*What people