Sweet Suicide

Sweet Suicide PDF Author: Gene Wright
Publisher: Wynwood
ISBN:
Category : Nonnutritive sweeteners
Languages : en
Pages : 216

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Sweet Suicide

Sweet Suicide PDF Author: Gene Wright
Publisher: Wynwood
ISBN:
Category : Nonnutritive sweeteners
Languages : en
Pages : 216

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To Hell with Dying

To Hell with Dying PDF Author: Alice Walker
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 9780152890742
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The author relates how old Mr. Sweet, though often on the verge of dying, could always be revived by the loving attention that she and her brother gave him.

The Death of Sweet Mister

The Death of Sweet Mister PDF Author: Daniel Woodrell
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316206156
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128

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Shug Akins is a lonely, overweight thirteen-year-old boy. His mother, Glenda, is the one person who loves him -- she calls him Sweet Mister and attempts to boost his confidence and give him hope for his future. Shuggie's purported father, Red, is a brutal man with a short fuse who mocks and despises the boy. Into this small-town Ozarks mix comes Jimmy Vin Pearce, with his shiny green T-bird and his smart city clothes. When he and Glenda begin a torrid affair, a series of violent events is inevitably set in motion. The outcome will break your heart. "This is Daniel Woodrell's third book set in the Ozarks and, like the other two, Give Us a Kiss and Tomato Red, it peels back the layers from lives already made bare by poverty and petty crime."-Otto Penzler, Penzler Pick, 2001

The Sweet and the Bitter

The Sweet and the Bitter PDF Author: Amy Amendt-Raduege
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781606353059
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 170

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In 1956, J. R. R. Tolkien famously stated that the real theme of The Lord of the Rings was "Death and Immortality." The deaths that underscore so much of the subject matter of Tolkien's masterpiece have a great deal to teach us. From the heroic to the humble, Tolkien draws on medieval concepts of death and dying to explore the glory and sorrow of human mortality. Three great themes of death link medieval Northern European culture, The Lord of the Rings, and contemporary culture: the way in which we die, the need to remember the dead, and above all the lingering apprehension of what happens after death. Like our medieval ancestors, we still talk about what it means to die as a hero, a traitor, or a coward; we still make decisions about ways to honor and remember the departed; and we continue to seek to appease and contain the dead. These themes suggest a latent resonance between medieval and modern cultures and raise an issue not generally discussed in contemporary Western society: our deeply rooted belief that how one dies in some way matters. While Tolkien, as a medieval scholar, naturally draws much of his inspiration from the literature, folklore, and legends of the Middle Ages, the popularity of his work affirms that modern audiences continue to find these tropes relevant and useful. From ideas of "good" and "bad" deaths to proper commemoration and disposal of the dead, and even to ghost stories, real people find comfort in the ideas about death and dying that Tolkien explores. "The Sweet and the Bitter": Death and Dying in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings examines the ways in which Tolkien's masterwork makes visible the connections between medieval and modern conceptions of dying and analyzes how contemporary readers use The Lord of the Rings as a tool for dealing with death.

Social Suicide

Social Suicide PDF Author: Gemma Halliday
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062114506
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185

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Twittercide: the killing of one human being by another while the victim is in the act of tweeting. Call me crazy, but I figured writing for the Herbert Hoover High Homepage would be a pretty sweet gig. Pad the resume for college applications, get a first look at the gossip column, spend some time ogling the paper's brooding bad-boy editor, Chase Erikson. But on my first big story, things went . . . a little south. What should have been a normal interview with Sydney Sanders turned into me discovering the homecoming queen–hopeful dead in her pool. Electrocuted while Tweeting. Now, in addition to developing a reputation as HHH's resident body finder, I'm stuck trying to prove that Sydney's death wasn't suicide. I'm starting to long for the days when my biggest worry was whether the cafeteria was serving pizza sticks or Tuesday Tacos. . . .

Sanity and Grace

Sanity and Grace PDF Author: Judy Collins
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101098953
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 208

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Sanity & Grace speaks to all who have endured the sorrow of losing a loved one. In the depths of her suffering, Collins found relief by reaching out to others for help and support. Now she extends her hand to comfort other survivors whose lives have been affected by similar tragedy. Honest and inspiring, this story will not only interest Collins's followers but will also help soothe and heal those wounded by suicide and depression.

Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls

Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls PDF Author: Lynn Weingarten
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481418599
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336

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The New York Times bestselling “taut, sophisticated thriller” (BCCB, starred review) packed with twists and turns that will leave you breathless. They say Delia burned herself to death in her stepfather’s shed. They say it was suicide. But June doesn’t believe it. June and Delia used to be closer than anything. Best friends in that way that comes before everyone else—before guys, before family. It was like being in love, but more. They had a billion secrets, binding them together like thin silk cords. But one night a year ago, everything changed. June, Delia, and June’s boyfriend Ryan were just having a little fun. Their good time got out of hand. And in the cold blue light of morning, June knew only this—things would never be the same again. And now, a year later, Delia is dead. June is certain she was murdered. And she owes it to her to find out the truth…which is far more complicated than she ever could have imagined. Sexy, dark, and atmospheric, Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Night Falls Fast

Night Falls Fast PDF Author: Kay Redfield Jamison
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307779890
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 449

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Critical reading for parents, educators, and anyone wanting to understand the tragic epidemic of suicide—”a powerful book [that] will change people's lives—and, doubtless, save a few" (Newsday). The first major book in a quarter century on suicide—and its terrible pull on the young in particular—Night Falls Fast is tragically timely: suicide has become one of the most common killers of Americans between the ages of fifteen and forty-five. From the author of the best-selling memoir, An Unquiet Mind—and an internationally acknowledged authority on depression—Dr. Jamison has also known suicide firsthand: after years of struggling with manic-depression, she tried at age twenty-eight to kill herself. Weaving together a historical and scientific exploration of the subject with personal essays on individual suicides, she brings not only her remarkable compassion and literary skill but also all of her knowledge and research to bear on this devastating problem. This is a book that helps us to understand the suicidal mind, to recognize and come to the aid of those at risk, and to comprehend the profound effects on those left behind.

Wanting to Live

Wanting to Live PDF Author: Neroli Duffy
Publisher: Summit University Press
ISBN: 0922729921
Category : Suicide
Languages : en
Pages : 209

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Offers powerful, life-changing partnerships with heavenly rescuers, practical tools and priceless insights for suicidal people and their loved ones to allow light to transform a dark world. This book will save lives.

The Lure of Sweet Death

The Lure of Sweet Death PDF Author: Michael Butterworth
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN: 9780385199995
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202

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Dr. Tina May, that unflappable and indefatigable pathologist--and now TV talk show hostess--returns in her most fiendishly clever mystery to date. As resident expert on the popular series "The Pathologist, " Dr. May brings her cases to millions of viewers every week. Her stylish demeanor and forensic expertise have won her a steadily growing legion of fans. But while she enjoys many of the comforts stemming from her newfound celebrity, it remains very much business as usual when it comes down to the investigative matters at hand. And right now, business is very brisk, indeed! A recent rash of death among lonely and wealthy widows has the police baffled. At first glance, the individual cases appear to be suicides, but they later learn that each woman withdrew a substantial amount of money from the bank shortly before dying. Coincidence? Tina doesn't think so. However, her investigation is hampered by some rather nasty complications in her personal life. She stands accused of withholding vital facts from the autopsy report on the sixteen-year-old daughter of some politically prominent friends, and subsequently suppressing information that could conceivably ruin the lives and careers of several people. And the controversy is being given quite a splashy treatment by the press, which has dubbed Tine "The corpse doctor." Added to this is the volatile nature of her relationship with Jamie Farrell, a falconer by trade with a rough and rugged personality to match his roguish good looks--and with decided opinions on matters of life and death. As the headlines and the bodies accumulate, Dr. Tina finds that not only her repurtation, but also her very life, are on the line...--Provided by publisher.