{"product_id":"the-suicide-magnet-9781459751408","title":"The Suicide Magnet","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe inside story of the grassroots fight to have a suicide barrier erected on Toronto's bridge of death.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost Torontonians have no idea their city once hosted the second most popular suicide magnet in North America, behind the Golden Gate Bridge. Since its completion in 1918, more than four hundred people jumped to their death from the Bloor Viaduct, which spans the cavernous Don Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat number might still be rising if not for the tireless efforts of a group of volunteers, led by two citizens, who fought City Hall for years to get a suicide barrier erected. Not only did they win, they saved numerous lives and brought to light valuable research on how barriers actually lower suicide numbers overall. The resulting barrier  The Luminous Veil  has been praised for its ingenious and inspiring design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Suicide Magnet\u003c\/em\u003e tells how the battle was won, and explores the ongoing efforts to help those suffering from mental health challen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeople experiencing mental health issues need hope. \u003ci\u003eThe Suicide Magnet\u003c\/i\u003e offers a message of hope, details a vital part of our history and shows we can make a difference. * John Tory, former mayor of Toronto *\u003cbr\u003eA thoughtful, well written tribute to Al Birney and Michael McCamus; two men who never gave up on their heroic quest to get the Luminous Veil built on the Bloor Viaduct. While Paul McLaughlin’s book is an excellent historical record, it also brings up the urgent need for more mental health support and services for those going through crisis, and for the devastated families left behind after someone takes their life. * Teresa and Gary Kruze, sister–in-law and brother of Martin Kruze *\u003cbr\u003eThis book tells the compelling story of how the power of passion and purpose, sustained over time and despite many setbacks, can truly make a difference in the fight to prevent deaths by suicide. It combines historical context, factual information about suicide and, most importantly, an understanding of the human cost, Michael and Al’s valiant journey is best understood through the lens of the stories of those impacted the most. * Karen Letofsky, consultant and educator in Suicide and Crisis Response *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Bridge of Troubled Souls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 A Monument to Progress and Despair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 An Unlikely Duo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 The Fatal Attraction of Suicide Magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Ken Dryden Reacts Personally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 The Stars Align\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 The Black Dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 The Copycat Question\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 The Media and Suicide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 The TTC Pushes the Stop Button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 Death on the Rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Al Birney’s Shining Moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 The Project Steering Committee in Wonderland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 The Struggle Is Finally Over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 A Vision (Partly) Realized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 The Ironic Demise of Ellis Galea Kirkland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 Backlash, Vindication, and Grief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 The Veil Is Finally Lit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 The Barrier Saved My Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf You Need Help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dundurn Group Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49530268451159,"sku":"9781459751408","price":16.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781459751408.jpg?v=1731878725","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-suicide-magnet-9781459751408","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}