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The Angel and the Dragon: A Father’s Search for Answers to His Son’s Suicide Jonathan Aurthur This book is equal parts tribute to the short life of the author’s son and a guide for parents of troubled children. Aurthur’s son, Charley, committed suicide at age 23 and in this introspective yet educational book, Aurthur explains how parents can heed warning signs from their own children to prevent a fate similar to Charley’s. This is a valuable resource for parents of children with mental illness. 2002, Health Communications |
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The Beast: A Journey Through Depression Tracy Thompson Investigative reporter Thompson tells her story of depression. Drawing on her journals from adolescence onward, Thompson details her emotional and mental history in brief impressionistic scenes, creating a mosaic of the human mind’s emotional complexities. She educates the reader about depression which affects millions and costs the U.S. economy $43.7 billion in medical expenses and lost productivity. The book gives hope of recovery from recurrent depression and provides tools that anyone can use. 1996, Plume Books |
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Choosing to Live: How to Defeat Suicide Through Cognitive Therapy Thomas Ellis and Cory Newman In this book the authors teach proven therapy techniques while conveying a genuine concern and respect for the person struggling to stay alive. It provides clear and helpful information on the nature of depression and suicidal thinking and suggests strategies for dealing with various cognitive distortions. 1996, New Harbinger |
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Comprehending Suicide: Landmarks in 20th Century Suicidology Edwin Shneidman This book is a compendium of suicide research, offering readers a deeper and more practical understanding. Chapters reflect a wide range of points of view including historical, literary, sociological, biological, psychiatric, and psychological. Intended for specialists as well as general readers who have been touched in any way by suicide. 2001, American Psychological Association |
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Healing After the Suicide Of a Loved One Ann Smolin The survivor of a person who has ended his or her own life is left a painful legacy: grief, depression, guilt, rage, despair. Healing After the Suicide Of a Loved One steers the reader away from the torture of self-blame and points to the path of healing and recovery. Filled with case studies, valuable advice, resources, and a directory of suicide support groups nationwide, this valuable book lends the reader strength and hope to go on living. 1993, Fireside |
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History of Suicide: Voluntary Death in Western Culture Georges Minois and Lydia Cochrane Suicide was viewed as an honorable death in ancient times; by the high middle ages, however, the corpses of suicides were mutilated and buried in unconsecrated grounds. This book provides a timely chronicle tracing the evolution of societal attitudes toward suicide. 2001, Johns Hopkins University Press |
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In the Wake of Suicide: Stories Of the People Left Behind Victoria Alexander This book contains breathtaking stories of incredible power for anyone struggling to find the meaning in the suicidal death of a loved one. After author Victoria Alexander’s mother took her life, she spent the next ten years collecting these stories from people like herself who have walked through one of life’s most difficult journeys. The result is a beautifully written book of powerful, spellbinding stories told by those who were left behind. 1998, Jossey-Bass |
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Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide Kay R. Jamison Best selling author Jamison, professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, explores the complex psychology of suicide, why it occurs and how it can be prevented. A courageous discussion of her own struggle with depression and the personal stories of many people who have committed suicide. 2000, Vintage This book was a Pick of the Month! Read David's full Book Review. |
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No Time to Say Goodbye: Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One Carla Fine In this comprehensive and well-written manual for suicide survivors, Fine offers advice for those recovering from the suicide of a marital partner, relative, or close friend. She provides insights into living beyond this tragedy, including dealing with feelings of guilt and anger, the stigma of suicide, and financial and legal problems, and she tells where to get help. She stresses that joining a peer support group is an important coping tool. 1999, Main Street Books |
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On the Edge of Darkness: America’s Most Celebrated Actors, Journalists, and Politicians Chronicle Their Most Arduous Journey Kathy Cronkite Kathy Cronkite gives voice to dozens celebrated professionals who have endured – and conquered – the hopelessness of chronic depression. The book provides an overview of effective new treatments and the latest therapeutic options to lift the burden of depression. 1995, Delta |
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The Savage God: A Study of Suicide A. Alvarez In this cultural study Alvarez looks at suicide from the perspective of literature to see how and why “it colors the imaginative world of creative people.” Alvarez brings to his discussion of actual suicides and suicidal tendencies an uncommonly rich level of thinking, understanding, and compassion. 1990, Norton |
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When Living Hurts: For Teenagers and Young Adults – A Lively What to Do Book for Yourself or Someone You Care About Who Feels Discouraged, Sad, or Lonely Sol Gordon This book is directed at teenagers who may be feeling suicidal, as well as their friends and family. Gordon offers concrete and concise advice about how to deal with someone who is feeling depressed or suicidal. Gordon does not give general ideas of what to say or do; he states, “Say this, not that. Do this, not that.” Among the topics discussed which may cause depression are troubles with parents, loss of faith, sex and love worries, and troubles with peers. A list of crisis and suicide prevention hotlines nationwide is included. 1994, Urj Press |
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