YA-- Wholey (author of The Courage to Change Houghton, 1984 ) has written a book which young people who are growing up in dysfunctional familiesneed to have readily available. Many professionals who have made an impact on this emerging field in counseling and therapy have contributed to this volume. Wholey first introduces 14 adult children of dysfunctional homes. These people are survivors, and their personal accounts represent reality in a refreshing and dynamic way. They demonstrate that all problems do not go away just because you grow up, leave home, and seem to have a successful career. The second section addresses issues such as self-worth, survival, compulsions and addictions, co-dependency, addictive relationships, and intimacy. Part III presents ``The Solution'' by discussing the very real challenge of asking for help, recovery issues, letting go of the past, becoming your own parent, having fun, and gaining affirmation. Wholey presents this much-needed information in a format which will interest and hold the attention of many young adults who need exposure to this topic in order to survive their own dysfunctional family life.-- Anne M. Perry, Klein Klein Intermediate School, Tex. KATAKIS, Michael. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 76p. photos. Crown. 1988. pap. $15.95. ISBN 0-517-57019-X . LC 88-7020. YA-- Quotes from Vietnam veterans and from relatives and friends of soldiers killed in action complement the many black-and-white photographs of visitors to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The camera catches survivors seeking out and touching names, placing personal momentos, praying, grieving, and making connections with those lost in America's most unpopular war.
