Why Suicide?: 200 of the most frequently asked questions about suicide, attempted suicide and assisted suicide: Answers to 200 of the Most Frequently ... Attempted Suicide and Assisted Suicide - Softcover

Marcus, Eric

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9780062511669: Why Suicide?: 200 of the most frequently asked questions about suicide, attempted suicide and assisted suicide: Answers to 200 of the Most Frequently ... Attempted Suicide and Assisted Suicide

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ISBN 10: 0062511661 ISBN 13: 9780062511669

Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco, 1996

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Without moral judgement, this guide answers questions about the complex issue of suicide.

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"Compassionate, informative, and insightful. If you're going to read one book about suicide, this is it." -- Jonathan Kellerman, author of Bad Love and Private Eyes "I opened this book and said 'Where was this when I needed it?1'" -- Judy Collins "A must-read book for anyone whose life has been touched by suicide. It's compassionate, informative, and heartfelt. Do yourself a favor and start the healing with this splendid book!"--Dear Abby "It would have been such a comfort to have read this book after I lost my husband Edgar to suicide."--Joan Rivers "This book is a must have."--Surviving Suicide, a publication of the American Association of Suicidology

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“A must-read book for anyone whose life has been touched by suicide. It's compassionate, informative, and heartfelt. Do yourself a favour and start healing with this splendid book!”
DEAR ABBY

IT'S NOT JUST YOUR SECRET

Almost all of us are touched at some point in our lives by suicide, whether it's the suicide of someone we know, our own passing thoughts of suicide, or a heartfelt plea from a terminally ill loved one who wishes for a swift and painless end to life.

No matter what the circumstances, those of us who are affected are left with difficult and disturbing questions. Why did they do it? Is there anything I could have done to prevent it? What should I tell people when they asked what happened? Is someone who attempts suicide likely to try it again? What should I do if I'm thinking of committing suicide? Can I get in trouble if I help a terminally ill loved one die?

Without moral judgement, 'Why Suicide?' offers lucid, thoughtful, and comprehensive answers to hundreds of questions about this complex and painful issue. Eric Marcus cuts through the veil of silence, examining the facts and figures and myths and rumours, shedding much needed light on all aspects of suicide.

'Compassionate, informative, and insightful. If you're going to read one book about suicide, this is it.'
JONATHAN KELLERMAN, author of 'Bad Love' and 'Private Eyes'

'It would have been such a comfort to read this book after I lost my husband Edgar to suicide.'
JOAN RIVERS

'I opened this book and said, "Where was this when I needed it?"'
JUDY COLLINS

ERIC MARCUS is the author of 'Making History', 'Expect the Worst (You Won't Be Disappointed)', and 'Is It a Choice?', and co-author of 'Breaking the Surface, the Autobiography of Greg Louganis'. He lost his father to suicide in 1970.

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