Seeking Hope: Stories of the Suicide Bereaved

by Michelle Linn-Gust (Writing as), Julie Cerel, Michelle L. Rusk

Surviving suicide loss is often about telling the story. Each person who dies by suicide leaves behind a life shared with loved ones and a series of events that led to the suicide. Seeking Stories of the Suicide Bereaved features the stories of fourteen people in their own words of the losses that have forever changed their lives. These stories describe the endurance of travelingthrough grief. In addition, the proceeds from the book benefit a fund for suicide bereavement research at the American Association of Suicidology. The goal is that the stories shared here will help others who also must travel the same journey seeking hope after a devastating loss.

179 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seventeen personal accounts of people who have been touched by suicide come together under one cover to offer stories of grief, support, and hope. The contributing authors come from different backgrounds are in varying places in their grief journeys. The authors range from parents to children, siblings to spouses, fiances, nephews, and granddaughters, as well as a psychiatrist and a suicide lawyer. The many differing perspectives feel authentic and show that people grieving from a suicide loss are not alone. The essays are also short and more manageable than reading the entire length of a suicide grief book for those unfocused by grief or short on time. Highly recommended for suicide loss survivors.