Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas Ford

Just read this book over the weekend! Boy does it pack a punch! So much to think about. Human interactions are fascinating to me. There are so many ways to interpret relationships, feelings, self-image, perceptions, etc. I am naive about the workings of the world. I always believe that others operate the same way I do...open, honest, rule-follower, worry wort, guilty, peace-maker, dedicated, reliable, unselfish, etc. I don't know why I am always suprised to discover that most are just out to survive at all costs. "It's all about me, so deal with it!" is not just a Happy Bunny phrase. I am reminded of all this in Suicide Notes. What leads young people to attempt to take their lives is eye-opening. The things that so many students face is incredible. Although this book is short, it packs a powerful swift kick straight to the heart. It will make you think about yourself, your family, your friends, and how you treat others at all levels. A suble warning: there are a few swear words used completely within context and not just thrown in. Some sexual content, but nothing graphic. Straight-forward out of the mouth of kids.