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Goldsmith, Connie

Understanding Suicide: A National Epidemic

112 pp. | Twenty-First Century | August, 2016 | Library ISBN 978-1-4677-8570-9 $35.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-5124-1142-3
(3) YA A well-balanced combination of personal stories, expert commentary, and statistics makes this an approachable and informative exploration of the risk factors, issues, and trends associated with suicide. Chapters separately address child and teen suicide, adult suicide, and suicide among military personnel, acknowledging ethical questions each raises. Anecdotes and photographs occasionally approach melodrama, but the overall tone remains respectfully matter-of-fact. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

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