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Jessica Martin asked this question about Thirteen Reasons Why:
Would this be a good book for one of my friends who is suicidal? She is 15 years old? Please advise!! Jessica
Angela Alvarez Quiamno Jessica, you asked a very good question. Is this a "good read" for someone with depression or has suicidal thoughts? Although I haven't read the book,…moreJessica, you asked a very good question. Is this a "good read" for someone with depression or has suicidal thoughts? Although I haven't read the book, I'm still thinking if it's a good idea for me to read it. will it make me sad? will it move me to help others? Who is best suited to read this book?
First, I'd like to thank all the people who answered honestly and candidly whether it was answered 3 years ago or 3 days ago. I also appreciate the respondents who recommended other books where seeds of hope are planted in the midst of a very serious subject matter.
I agree that a better way to help a person with depression or with suicidal thoughts is to be present in his or her life. To listen, and to get professional help. Give them a reason to smile and laugh; to live one day at a time. Then this person would not feel so alone as Hannah (from the book).
Now, gathering from the comments I will not consider reading it anytime soon. I would recommend Dark Confessions of an Extraordinary, Ordinary Woman by Jenn Sadai.(less)
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