- Paperback: 168 pages
- Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. (23 April 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0826403913
- ISBN-13: 978-0826403919
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 783,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Let me make it clear that this book will probably help the vast majority of those of you who have short term depression, and are experiencing suicidal feelings in response to actual life circumstances. However, it seems the good doctor Quinnett is essentially writing off those of us who have suffered from intense depression for years, a condition which hasn't responded to therapy or medication. We get a passing mention, and that's it. His main argument seems to be that your depression will just magically go away. If you're like me, you'll actually feel quite angry being told that. This book did not help me at all.
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70 of 74 people found the following review helpful
Wonderful
2 May 2001
Format: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 35 people found the following review helpful
Invaluable
23 Feb 2001
Format: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.
41 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Great book!
1 Jan 2001
Format: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!
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