Suicide: The Forever Decision for Those Thinking About Suicide and for Those Who Know, Love and Counsel Them [Paperback]

Paul Quinnett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 23, 1992

For those thinking about suicide, and for those who know, love, or counsel them, this book discusses the social aspects of suicide, the right to die, anger, loneliness, depression, stress, hopelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, the consequences of a suicide attempt, and how to get help.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.; Expanded edition (April 23, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826403913
• ISBN-13: 978-0826403919
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,809,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Paul Quinnett is a clinical psychologist and the President and CEO of the QPR Institute, an educational organization dedicated to preventing suicide. Author of seven books and an award-winning journalist, he is also Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington, and the past Editor-in-Chief of Preventing Suicide: the National Journal.

An award-winning outdoor journalist and humorist with over 1,000 stories, articles, columns, essays and book chapters have appeared in Sports Afield, Fly Rod and Reel, Psychology Today, Audubon Magazine, Newsweek, the New York Times and the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, and the Wall Street Journal among dozens of others. He recently retired from writing the fishing column for Sporting Classics Magazine. He has authored seven books for professional and lay readers, including the classic fishing trilogy, Pavlov's Trout, Darwin's Bass and Fishing Lessons - the first books published on the psychology and philosophy of fishing in 300 years and now translated into Japanese, Chinese and Korean.

Paul is an avid angler, training consultant, and keynote speaker.

Customer Reviews

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70 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, May 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Suicide: The Forever Decision (Paperback)

.. I've got a good (well, depressing) 18 years of being severely depressed, with a few dysthymic (sp?) episodes thrown in for good measure. Being alive has often felt like pergatory-maybe worse... and... suicide... *is* an option, and it's one that I fight not quite on a daily basis, but very near. The thought of suicide is like my twin, if that makes sense. It's always there, a very comforting thought, but a thought that I'd REALLY like to go away - which is why I picked up this book. I've only read a few chapters and... I was *comforted* right away. It's so helpful to know that someone "out there" understand, and is trying to give you a life rope. I consider this book life jacket, and hope anyone in pain reads this.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable, February 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Suicide: The Forever Decision (Paperback)

This is one of the most compassionate books for those who are suffering in pain due to mental disorders. I have been battling severe depression and suicidal thoughts for some time. The gentleness and care from the author allowed me to open my heart enough to be able to read this book to the end. It was comforting and yet realistic at the same time. When we roam in the darkenss of suffering and pain, we tend to become blind and forget essential facts that may save our lives. I must admit that I have not been able to conquer my suicidal thoughts but "Suicide, the Forever Decision" helps me "fight" my illness. The book stays by my bedside.

Dr. Quinnett, reading your book makes one feel that they are sitting in an office and listening to your words with comfort. I believe that this is due to your understanding and care for this illness. In the near future, I will be volunteering and participating in a research project on antidepressants. I look forward for future writings from you not only for myself but for many others who are fighting the "beast". I thank you.

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, January 1, 2001

By 

Janet Kaepplinger (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Suicide: The Forever Decision...for Those Thinking About Suicide, and for Those Who Know, Love, or Counsel Them (Paperback)

I work on a inpatient psychiatric unit and everyday we have patients who are on our unit with suicidal ideation. We use this book as mandatory reading for those patients. The feedback we receive has been great. We have yet to have anyone say they did not get anything out of it. Most of the patients have taken the book home with them. Staff have also read this book and we all feel that it is a great book that presents suicide in a very compassionate yet matter-of-fact manner. It has probably saved many lives. Thank you Paul!