Part 4, You were made to be recklessly alive. Part 2, You can own your story -- You can get the help you deserve -- You can fight back -- You can make it through the sh*t -- You can fight the lies in your brain -- You can forgive yourself -- You can choose a different path -- You can find another way besides suicide -- You can change the ending -- You an choose to stay -- Part 2, You were made to jump -- You were made to heal -- You were made for adventure -- You were made t rise -- You were made to love -- You were made to do the impossible -- You were made to belong -- You were made to make a difference -- Part 4, You were made to be recklessly alive.
Summary:
"Have you really given life everything you've got? Every 12.3 minutes someone completes suicide, and I was almost one of them. I had written letters, picked a day, and packed up all my belongings because I believed my life was worthless and disposable. What lies ahead of you is my journey from suicide attempt toward abundant life. I share it with you in hopes that you can see yourself or someone you love in my story and find the courage to start conversations about faith, mental health, depression, and suicide. I am not a pastor, a deep-sea diver, an Avenger, or a mongoose whisperer. I have never sawed off my own arm, had my hand digested by a shark, or experienced any other amazing feat of humanity. I am just an average guy who found his world slipping away and - in a moment of extreme clarity - made the terrifying decision to stay and chase a life that is fully and recklessly alive." -- from back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.