So Much to Live for - by Gregory L Jantz (Paperback)

About the Book

This practical guide for parents, family members, friends, or anyone concerned about a loved one who may be considering suicide uses real-life stories, proven advice, and helpful steps readers can take to be effective suicide prevention advocates.

Book Synopsis

Suicide is the nation's tenth leading cause of death, and in 2018 nearly 50,000 people in the US died by suicide, with thousands more attempting to take their own lives. Countless others experience suicidal ideation due to depression, anxiety, addiction, and more, living for years in silent misery. The sad truth is that someone you know may be suffering.

With great compassion and clear, actionable strategies, So Much to Live For shows you what to do, what to say, and how to intervene if you suspect a friend or loved one is considering suicide. You'll learn the signs and symptoms, understand the causes, and build the courage to step up and speak out.

God heals wounds and repairs brokenness, and he often does it using people like you. You can be instrumental in saving the life of a suicidal person you know. This book shows you how.

From the Back Cover

"Dr. Jantz is on a mission to save lives."--Harold G. Koenig, MD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and director of the Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health at Duke University

Suicide is the nation's tenth leading cause of death. In 2018, nearly fifty thousand people in the US died by suicide, with thousands more attempting to take their own lives. Countless others experience suicidal ideation due to depression, anxiety, addiction, and more, living for years in silent misery. The sad truth is that someone you know may be suffering.

With great compassion and clear, actionable strategies, So Much to Live For shows you what to do, what to say, and how to intervene if you suspect a friend or loved one is considering suicide. You'll learn the signs and symptoms, understand the causes, and build the courage to step up and speak out.

God heals wounds and repairs brokenness, and he often does it using people like you. You can be instrumental in saving the life of a suicidal person you know. This book shows you how.

About the Author

Gregory L. Jantz, PhD, is a popular speaker and award-winning author of many books, including Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse, Healing the Scars of Childhood Abuse, and Overcoming Anxiety, Worry, and Fear. He is the founder of The Center - A Place of Hope (www.aplaceofhope.com) in Washington State. Learn more at www.drgregoryjantz.com.

Keith Wall is a 25-year publishing veteran who has served as an editor for Focus on the Family, Multnomah, and David C Cook. He currently writes full-time in collaboration with several bestselling authors. He lives in Manitou Springs, Colorado.