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Jul 04, 2021kathryn9 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
It was perfect. I had found myself compulsively, obsessively scouring the internet for the perfect way out. Permanently out. And I was growing ever more frustrated and angry. How much, I would ask, how many tablets would be an overdose.…
Apr 07, 2021benjamountain rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
While at times exhaustively tangential, the broad snapshot and high vantage point of the Canadian mental health system and the intersection of disease and treatment granted by this text are vital to positive engagement with the societal…
Apr 06, 2021rivermanian rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Kudos for the author to tackling such a difficult and personal topic. The book draws on her own experience with suicidality (ideation and attempts) and presents some research into the topic. Unfortunately, it's in the latter area where the…
Oct 21, 2020Kit_k rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Harrowing and honest account of the author's long battle with depression and suicide. Meticulous research on causes and various treatment options.
Oct 05, 2020kathyonpost rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Extremely well written from someone who suffers from major depressive disorder and suicidality; Anna documents her own experience battling this illness and thoroughly explores the possible causes and available treatments for this awful…
Jul 15, 2020FrancoMP rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected. Lot of medical terminology.
Jul 05, 2020mclarjh rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
So-so writing; not insightful, poignant or personal.
Jan 16, 2020pondgrl rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Very powerful. The author does not sugar-coat suicide, and is totally honest about her feelings & actions. I found it to be informative & very interesting - there were no boring parts to the book. Shows just how broken the US and Canada's…
Dec 13, 2019
Globe and Mail 100 2019 Non Fiction. A must read for those who wish to understand why people take their own lives. Darkly humoured, raw, frank memoir
Nov 30, 2019Hillsboro_ChrisK rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is a stunning book. Canadian journalist Paperny might have seemed “normal” to you. Maybe a bit anxious and driven, but not out of the ordinary. Inside, though, depression dominated her life. Paperny’s book is a look into the mind and…
Nov 17, 2019Yaelle rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A devastating story. Brilliantly written!