"This is a wonderful gift Larry has given to the field relative to suicide. It emanates from his own life experience. Written and presented to appeal to our inner child, it provides a guide to the loved ones left behind. The duality of the message presented is both simplistic and yet complex. It avoids the WHY!? WHY!? Did This Happen!? It however presents a road map to the survivors addressing the, WHAT NOW!? His answer is, live your life, be forgiving, be productive and seek to be kind, sensitive and nurturing to others you meet along the way in your own journey."

"Brain Pain is a wonderful tool kit to assist children to navigate through the difficult, hurtful terrain of the unbearable experience of losing a parent to suicide. In this unique book, he uses the wonderful metaphors of the Tree, Dog, Bird, Old Lady and others to allow children to gain a deeper understanding of what he calls Brain Pain. This book is a must read for all survivors of family suicide, as well as mental health professionals working with children and families. Read it now! It will equip you and others with many valuable tools and stories for mind-body healing."

"Larry Shapiro's book Brain Pain is a tender and insightful therapeutic tool for those working with people of all ages. Through Larry's experience of the suicidal death of his father, we come to understand how one's pain and suffering impacts a father, a son, and family."

"From his own personal experiences of coming through suicide loss and grief, Larry Shapiro has created a compassionate and heartfelt way in which to help children better understand, and open up communication on the cognitive and emotional factors of pain and suffering associated with suicide."