Carl David

Art Dealer, Writer, Musician, Photographer,

Sim Pilot, Auto Enthusiast, Healer, Animal Lover

"My first foray into writing was in college in the school newspaper when I had a grudge about the disgusting food quality. The article was pretty funny but scathing so they wouldn't let me sign it.

My next work was an article in the American Art Review in May 1978, about Martha Walter, an American impressionist artist, whose estate we represented.

In 1981 I authored, "Collecting & Care of Fine Art" published by Crown in New York. It revealed the truths about the art market and separated them from the hype which was so widespread. It was a factual expose for which I received significant flack from many colleagues, but someone had to tell the truth and protect the collectors.

My latest book, "Bader Field" (Nightengale Press, 2008) is the story of our family's struggle to survive after my older brother at age 22 took his life. I was just sixteen years old. The effects on myself and my family were horrific, beyond description. As a father now, I have a completely different perspective. Please visit my website for an extensive overview of the book. www.carledavid.com. This is a journey of love, forgiveness and acceptance.

In as much as teen suicides are now so ever present in the news, it is time for my book to hit its mark and wake these kids up to the horror this violent act leaves on their families. Suicide is no joke and should not be taken lightly, or worse yet, dismissed or ignored. It is one of the leading killers of children today and knows no boundaries; not age, gender, race, nationality or season. Children of celebrities who end their lives have been in the news recently. Movie stars, sports figures, and regular folk too. No one is exempt.

The only way to halt its insidious existence is through massive exposure. Teenagers & young adults are most impressionable and reading about this nightmarish act might just save someone's life. It is a selfish act and perhaps knowing how it traumatizes the survivors, might give pause and cause such a distressed kid to seek help and realize that they are loved and that there is a better way to confront their problems, whatever they may be. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. More than a million people take their lives every year and that number is growing ever larger.

Now is the time to go very public with this issue and come out fighting so that lives can be saved. I need to show the devastation this violent act leaves in its wake. I am on a mission to save lives....even one. This is a subject that needs to be very clearly and openly brought to the attention of kids and young adults today. What they must know is that when they die, they don't die alone, they take their family with them.

Have a look at my interview with Pat Ciarrocchi (CBS 3) from March 5th, 2010. Here is the link. http://cbs3.com/local/Suicide.Bruce.David.2.1540867.html

Carl (David)

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