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Dear World- A Suicide Letter

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I have read this book 5 times in 3 days. All I can say is while it is harsh and strong, it is dead to rights on when it comes to how this illness effects you. The reviewer who stated the writer whines about his illness must be a doctor who has no clue because he/she can not possibly have the illness. This is not a pamphlet and even if it was it was worth every dime.
All should read but, those who suffer will get a lot more out of it.

I purchased a copy of the book, "Dear World: A Suicide Letter" as I was interested as a medical professional to learn more about what possibly "drives" a person to suicide. If we can better understand the complex emotions that may drive someone to commit suicide, maybe we all can better help those who suffer from bipolar disorder, depression, and other mental illnesses.

I found this book one of the most insightful books into the mind of someone contemplating suicide. The author reveals his deepest, darkest emotions in a last ditch effort to save himself. Thank goodness he did. His insight into his illness is a light of hope for all who suffer from the grips of depression.

I recommend this book highly and without reservation to all who suffer from depressive illnesses. I also think it is an absolute MUST read for anyone who works with the mentally ill and the families and friends who love them.

My husband has suffered from depression for many years and for the first time, I understand the devastating thoughts and emotions that run through his mind that he's powerless to control.

This book helped me understand that writing is powerful - it is a tool that can take a person from thoughts of suicide to renewed hope for living and insight into what's really important in one's life.

I hope to use what I've learned from this book to encourage my husband to share his thoughts on paper even if he cannot do it with me at times.

When I bought this book I was hoping to find a person like myself struggling with bipolar disorder. I was looking for someone to empathize with. This is basically a book about his beliefs. I do not believe it is a real suicide letter at all. My moods are very depressive and I myself have tried to commit suicide many times. The last was the closest I got to suceeding. This book does not tell you anything about the inner workings of a bipolar mind at all. Just ramblings about his views on life. People who do not understand bipolar disorder think this is just a wonderful book..I do not.

This book appears as if a 10th grader wrote this for a psychology class.Basic, simpleton writing that references the obvious. If you've been in a cave and have never read anyhting on the subject maybe this will interest you. It absolutely sucks.

"Dear World" is "an attempt" to understand the illness of bipolar and suicide - - but it's a downer and not exactly a motivational piece of writing (or a good one).

The author whines about his illness, which certainly doesn't give people the impetus to get well.

And it's a pamphlet - - it's not a book - - so it's a hefty price to pay for a thin tome.