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George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas ! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence. Clarence then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years. Will Clarence be able to convince George to return to his family and forget about suicide?...
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A study of teen suicide, examining the scope of the problem, the reasons why teenagers commit suicide, how they choose to die, and the differences in suicide rates among boys and girls, and African-Americans, whites, and Latinos; profiles three teens who committed suicide; and looks at what is and is not being done to help.
106) Vengeance Is Mine
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A suicidal man hellbent on revenge, tracks the killers of his wife and daughter 5 years after they got away with their murder.
107) The suicide house
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Reconstructionist Rory Moore and her psychologist partner, Lane Phillips, investigate a chilling murder in a prestigious prep school.
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Teen suicide is an epidemic currently rocking school communities; it’s a healthcare crisis like we’ve never seen before. With the advent of the smartphone and our youth maturing more slowly, mental illness is a major concern amongst our educational system, parents, communities, and the workforce.Jeff Yalden shares his personal and professional experiences in order to help readers recognize the signs that someone is struggling. Learn about teens...
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"In February 2015, Ivan Maisel received a call that would alter his life forever: his son Max's car was found abandoned in a parking next to Lake Ontario. Two months later, Max's body would be found in the lake. I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye is the story of Maisel's love for a son who was so different from him, but who he loved so deeply, and how he came to learn that grief for Max was nothing more than a last, ultimate expression of love. Navigating...
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Deborah Green is a woman of passionate contradictions--a rabbi who craves goodness and surety while wrestling with her own desires and with the sorrow and pain she sees around her. Her life changes when she visits the hospital room of Henry Friedman, an older man who has attempted suicide. His parents were murdered in the Holocaust when he was a child, and all his life he's struggled with difficult questions. Deborah's encounter with Henry and his...
111) Just before I go
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After his wife leaves him, Ted Morgan realizes he has nothing left to live for. Summoning the courage for one last act, Ted decides to go home and face the people he feels are responsible for creating the shell of a person he has become. The more determined Ted is to confront his demons, to get closure, and to withdraw from his family, the more Ted is yanked into the chaos of their lives. So, when Ted Morgan decides to kill himself, he finds a reason...
112) Bang: a novel
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A chunk of old memory, adrift in a pool of blood. Sebastian Cody did something horrible, something no one--not even Sebastian himself--can forgive. At the age of four, he accidentally shot and killed his infant sister with his father's gun. Now, ten years later, Sebastian has lived with the guilt and horror for his entire life. With his best friend away for the summer, Sebastian has only a new friend--Aneesa--to distract him from his darkest thoughts....
114) The silent epidemic
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Presents the potential signs and causes of teen suicide as discussed by parents, teens, and experts within the dual formats of talk show and docu-drama. Contains interviews with teens who attempted suicide and discusses options available to such individuals or their parents.
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"The unthinkable has happened. Painful. Crushing. Traumatic. Confusing. Complicated. No chance to say goodbye. No final embrace, kiss, or touch. No opportunity to clear the air, ask and give forgiveness, or make amends. A life gone. The tsunami has come, and now you're left standing amid the aftermath. What do you do? Let Gary Roe journey with you through the aftermath and help you pick up the pieces and begin to rebuild your heart and life." -- Amazon....
117) The ledge
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After a man commits adultery with his neighbor's wife, the neighbor forces him onto a building ledge and gives him the choice of jumping or letting another person die.
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Relive the beloved holiday classic with this lavishly illustrated storybook the entire family can share! It's a Wonderful Life is one of the most beloved films in cinema history. The heartwarming story of George Bailey and the guardian angel (second class) who shows George that his acts of compassion and kindness have changed his town of Bedford Falls for the better has become a Christmastime favorite enjoyed by generations of families. This engaging...
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Treating Suicidal Clients & Self-Harm Behaviors is filled with proven assessments, unique worksheets and action-based methods to help your clients navigate and survive the turbulent periods of their lives where suicidal and/or self-harm behaviors appear to be their primary options to cope. This complete resource also includes underlying etiology, varying life factors, and mental health concerns that influence suicidal and self-destructive behavior....