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Book SynopsisTrade Review“The best suicide prevention manual for the suicidal thinker, suicide attempter, layperson, or professional.” — Iris Bolton, founder of the National Resource Center for Suicide Prevention and Aftercare “Each word written with thoughtful intent; each story told with the deepest of honesty and humility, and in doing so Blauner puts forward a life-saving book.” — Daniel J. Reidenberg, PsyD, Executive Director, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (www.save.org) “With neither hollow platitudes nor medical doublespeak… Blauner provides an extremely valuable and much-needed tool for both suicidal thinkers and their loved ones.” — Publishers Weekly “A beacon of hope for the suicidal thinker as well as family members and friends. Susan Rose Blauner’s writing shinese with honesty and hope, compassion and courage. I am convinced that if my sister had read this book, our family history would have been changed.” — Anne D. LeClaire, author of Entering Normal “In her heartfelt and important book, Blauner … offers guidance and hope for those contemplating ending their lives.” — Library Journal (starred review) “Like a Fodor’s Guide that gets you from the depths of the hell of depression to the paradise of balanced life.” — Reese Butler, Program Manager, National Hopeline Network “How I Stayed Alive is vulnerable and resilient, deeply personal and profoundly practical. In its revised edition, this book will continue to be an important resource for those suffering from suicidal ideation and mental illness, and to provide insight and hope for their loved ones.” — Patrick J. Kennedy, former U.S. Representative and founder of The Kennedy Forum
