Has anyone ever read the book "On the Edge of Darkness"?

Question

It's the best book I've ever read that deals with suicide.

I believe the first paragraph talks about what it's like to be so depressed that you want to die. I can remember showing it to people (a long time ago), and saying, "THis is what my depression feels like." I had never read anything that captured it so well. It is a book for those who think about suicide, live with someone who is suicidal, or has had a loved one attempt or commit suicide.

THere's a book written by Kathy Cronkit, the daughter of Walter, the former newscaster. It's called "On the edge of Darkness". It's out of print, but it can still be ordered through Borders bookstore.

I just found some links...

http://www.powells.com/biblio/0385314264?&PID=29425

http://cgi.ebay.com/On-the-Edge-of-Darkness-by-Kathy-Cronkite_W0QQitemZ120178705348QQcmdZViewItem#DESCDATA

http://www.amazon.com/Edge-Darkness-Kathy-Cronkite/dp/038542194X

http://www.amazon.com/Edge-Darkness-Celebrated-Journalists-Politicians/dp/0385314264

Answer 1

Thank you.  My nmom completed suicide in 2001 after suffering for a very long time.

ETA:

Gersh -- I hear ya.  I tried, too when I was younger.  But now, I want to live as long as possible.  Fortunately there's a lot of longevity in my family's genes.  My paternal grandfather just passed away at 93.  We've had a few make it to 100.  I just hope my husband makes it along with me.  He's got longevity genes in his family, too.

I have so much to do and so much to see.  Maybe we'll both reach 150-ish and will have had many years to enjoy the equality adoptees will have then.

Answer 2

I wanted to commit suicide for years, and tried a couple times. I guess I didn't want to "too" bad cause I always survived. Now theres no way I want to die. I'm here with a mission and I have a purpose. A few purposes. I hope I live to be 150.

This is definitely a book I'll add to my list that really grew today :) Thank you so much.

Answer 3

No