On July 19, 2004, an amazing story, accompanied by incredible video footage, broke across network and cable news programs. After a high-speed chase...
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Sep 17, 2007
Jenna
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A very (less than 24 hours) quick read that kept me interested throughout the entire book. Basically, you read quickly to get to the point where she jumps, wanting to know how everything played together to that point and then, after you get there, you want to keep reading in order to know "what happens." It's not an easy read for anyone who has experienced depression, PPD or abuse but I think it's a great, realistic and spiritually positive book for mothers experiencing some of these i
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Jan 03, 2010
Lynn
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Tina Zahn describes her descent into a suicide attempt in this memoir about the ramifications of unresolved childhood trauma. Zahn explains that her post-partum depression was a final blow after a lifetime of abuse and abandonment. She reveals in the prologue that the reader will experience the drama of her story. The drama is captured on police video, which was recorded from the patrol car's camera as Zahn jumped from a bridge. Zahn's story was aired on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
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Sep 18, 2009
Molly
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It's the voyeur in me, the rubber-necker that caused me to borrow this from a non-reading friend's apartment. I spent high school in Green Bay, and whenever we go home, we cross the Tower Drive Bridge and I do remember when the video circulated though I'd been gone for five years; beyond that, I've taken courses such as Women and Madness in History and Literature and hold up poets such as Plath and Sexton as excellent examples in craft.
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Jul 08, 2009
Andrea
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VERY QUICK READ!!
This autobiography is a woman's past that leads to depression on attempted suicide. As a child Tina was abused and by 23 years old she has had made some huge decisions that really effect her. After settling down with her husban she has two children and gets postpartum depression. Being saved by a police officer who risks his own life to save her she meraciously survies the ordeal and finds a new sorce of strength in God and the people she loves around her.
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This autobiography is a woman's past that leads to depression on attempted suicide. As a child Tina was abused and by 23 years old she has had made some huge decisions that really effect her. After settling down with her husban she has two children and gets postpartum depression. Being saved by a police officer who risks his own life to save her she meraciously survies the ordeal and finds a new sorce of strength in God and the people she loves around her.
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Jul 27, 2009
Shari
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I loved this story! What a story of HOPE for so many out there who suffer from clinical depression. Most people, particularly women, have suffered from a bout or two (or more) of depression, myself included. While I've never suffered as severely as the author of this book, I could relate in so many ways to her as I read this.
Tina has overcame so much including a jump from a bridge famous for no survivors! God had other plans for her life that's for sure. This book also reminds us More...
Tina has overcame so much including a jump from a bridge famous for no survivors! God had other plans for her life that's for sure. This book also reminds us More...
Aug 10, 2011
Jean
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I knew the barebone facts before reading this book. But reading first hand of the abuse, the manipulation, the called workers who didn't help, the physical pain, it was a great story. What I enjoyed most was Tina's journey with God. Her prayer group friends, God Bless you for recognizing and taking the time to pray for her. How scripture was weaved into the book, "For I know the pland I have for you" Jeremiah 29:11. Just wonderfully done. As a person who has anxiety and dealt wit
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Aug 28, 2011
Lydia
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Tina Zahn gives a great, honest account of her journey through childhood trauma and adult depression. As with many cases of postpartum depression, giving birth brought her underlying issues to the surface and to a crisis point. Her postpartum depression resulted in her suicide attempt (which was caught on tape by a state trooper's dash cam).
People who have never been depressed have a hard time understanding someone who is. Tina writes,
People who have never been depressed have a hard time understanding someone who is. Tina writes,
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Jul 08, 2008
Amy
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This was an emotionally charged book that left me teary eyed, due to the disturbing subject matter, but, the story would have had a bigger impact had it been written with more personal insight. It seemed to merely skim through Tina's life. This would be a good book for those who suffer from any type of depression, to help them realize that they're not alone -and- for those who do not suffer from any type of depression, to help them understand what it is like for those who do suffer from depressi
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Dec 20, 2008
Maegan
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A fast read, partly because it is not particularly well-written. It is the narrative of Zahn's journey through post partum depression. There is not a great deal of personal insight, but it was nice to have validation for some of my own feelings. Zahn had a horrible experience growing up, the sections about the sexual abuse at the hands of her step father were very hard to read. I imagine for those who have been abused it would be very traumatic.
Sep 25, 2009
Tori
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This is at least the second book I have read about someone attempting suicide but surviving. With both, I was surprised at how little insight they offered into what was going on at the time of their attempt. (This one goes through the events that led up to the attempt but not too much into what she was feeling.) I think this says a lot about depression and how bad their mental state has gotten to lead them to that point.
May 16, 2009
Jennifer
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The story of a woman's ilfe from her horrible childhood to her struggle with back pain and post pardum depression as an adult. It all got so bad, that she tried to jump off a bridge, but an off duty officer caught her wrist at the last second. She wants to give others hope and to encourage you to strengthen your faith in God to get through. There is a way. It's just not easy and takes a lot of work.
May 05, 2011
Kristin
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+ I first heard of this story when I saw the video on Tru TV (on a show about events captured on police dash cameras). I ordered the book from PBS immediately!!
+ An inspiring and amazing story. I could only hope for the best for Tina Zahn. She's been through so much!!
- The book was really fast paced - like she rushed to write it. I felt like it was lacking necessary details towards the end.
+ An inspiring and amazing story. I could only hope for the best for Tina Zahn. She's been through so much!!
- The book was really fast paced - like she rushed to write it. I felt like it was lacking necessary details towards the end.
Mar 20, 2010
Athena
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Being a memoir about the author's depression and attempted suicide, I was surprised I didn't FEEL anything while reading this book. She came off as whiny and spoiled--complaining because her parents-in-law bought a crib she didn't particularly like? It was hard to feel compassion with the author.
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May 27, 2010
Sierra
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Due to my own sexual abuse history I found the descriptive parts difficult to read. I thought the book was good, however I felt like Tina was saying it was worse for her because of her past, and I don't feel it is right to say anyones depression is worse than another persons. I
Sep 27, 2011
Jennifer
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An interesting book. So many people live such sad lives with so many horrible things that can happen to them. I loved to read about the prayer group and be reminded that LDS people aren't the only ones who care for people like visiting teachers do!
Jun 01, 2009
Kimberly
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The beginning was kinda boring so I skimmed through it but the end was great! The most meaningful thing to me was how her spiritual journey was so crucial for her to finally start healing. Fascinating postpartum depression story.
Sep 20, 2010
Stephanie
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Another book I loved. I found it very inspirational. I will keep the book forever and read it when I need to be uplifted. She suffered so much but she overcame it all. And she chose to live and that's a great thing.
Oct 06, 2010
Alexandra
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I couldn't put this one down, with each turn of the page I wanted to know the rest of her story. I think what really pulled me into this book was her story of survival, and her faith in God.
Dec 06, 2011
Nikki
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A bit voyeuristic, however at least here is a God saved my life story that acknowledges one of the ways he saved it was by getting her medication, not just prayer.
Aug 23, 2011
Connie
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Read in less than 24 hours. Would have like to read comments from the officers that saved her, along with more from her husband. Deep rooted in religion.
May 12, 2011
Ryann
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This woman's story of overcoming depression is inspiring. There were so many times in reading this book that I was just thinking "yes, exactly"
Jul 02, 2009
Kara
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absolutely loved this book! saw the video on tv and now i know the entire story behind it. everyone should read this because it is eye-opening.
Aug 19, 2009
Genevieve
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Very interesting. It was an eye opener to see the support that she had because of her involvement in the community. Fast read.
Sep 08, 2009
Allison
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This book really shows God's love and mercy. I really felt for the author and the hard life she's lived.
Mar 25, 2011
Karen
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This type of book is always hard to read, but it was interesting and well worth reading.
Aug 26, 2010
Laurie
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Author deals with childhood trauma and then postpartum depression. Amazing story of recovery and faith in God.
Oct 30, 2010
Sera
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Finished this book in a day. Very easy read and hard to put down. Great for understanding what the depths of depression can truly be like for some people.
Feb 19, 2008
Hollie
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Very brave of Tina to share her story. I'm glad she's found peace. It was interesting to read as I remember when she jumped, and so many times with news stories such as this, especially local news stories, you don't get the follow up. At the time, its watercooler talk - you speculate and sympathize, but often soon forget... And the officers who caught Tina and brought her back up over the side of the bridge - what amazing heroes.
