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Suicide By Death Kindle Edition

by Mark Anthony Waters (Author), Kathryn Tague (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 67 ratings
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"Unavoidably inspiring." - Kirkus Reviews

For years, Clair has wanted to end her life.

To her, death seems like a rational solution to her problems. Clair is convinced there are no rainbows in the sky, and certain the greener grass does not exist on the other side.

With many suicide attempts and as many failures, Clair feels she is once again at the end of the rope. And this time, it is shorter than ever before.

Many have suffered the loss of a loved one, friend or acquaintance to suicide, often without warning. All too often, drugs, alcohol and sexual abuse play a vital role.

This story is about all three.

Praise from readers:

★★★★★ - "Awesome emotional rollercoaster."

★★★★★ - "An eye-opener."

★★★★★ - "This book evoked feelings I have not felt in years. It's a subject few are brave enough to explore, much less write about."

★★★★★ - "This story had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end... It gives you insight to a world that needs to be opened up for all to see and understand."

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BSKWF17
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Magnum Opus - A Next Chapter Imprint; 3rd edition (March 28, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 28, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2052 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 178 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1980685886
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 67 ratings

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Mark Anthony Waters

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I was born and raised in Fort Worth and also attended school there from the first grade and into college. My career started in banking and then furthered my career and education.

In the Dallas/Fort Worth area, I owned and operated an adolescent drug and alcohol treatment program serving the needs of drug and alcohol dependent kids and served as a board member for a local community theater and a food bank network in West Texas.

I have been an active member of various civic organizations including Rotary International and a current member of the Rockport Writers Group, the Rockport/Fulton Chamber of Commerce and current VP of Keep Aransas County Beautiful.

Before moving to Rockport, Texas, writing became my new career and hadn't regretted a single minute. I love to write! I’m asked all the time what genre do I like to use. Answer? I’m all over the place. I don’t plan on having a “series” of anything at the moment, I just want the original piece to stand on its own without a follow-up. So far I have at least four other projects in the works and two published novels. My first, and still unpublished, “Port Summerville” is due out next summer and I can’t wait! Just released and one that I am especially excited about is “Suicide by Death.” It is hard to put into words how you would take a serious topic like this and approach it with humor and wit but maintained a level of respect to those impacted by such a tragedy. Next on the list is “Right Heart, Wrong Love.” It is a love story of sorts and should be out in the next few months. "Three Days in Heaven" has been on the market for nearly two years and is doing great.

I have been married to my wife of almost forty years, Beth. Together we have three grown children, two daughters in law, a grandchild, one dog and one cat.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
67 global ratings
Not for the faint of heart.
5 Stars
Not for the faint of heart.
I tried to start SBD on a park bench for a few chapters and see where things went. Expecting a bit of sob story before an eminent suicide.Clair however, had something else in mind as I was quickly engaged in her dark story. Painted in front of me was someone real. Our Clair is certainly no hero unlike most main characters. She has faults, makes mistakes that are attached to real feelings; that anyone can relate to. "Fake it till you make it" not only a motto mentioned in chapter 7 but something I'm positive many of us have applied to our own lives at one point or another.A few quotes almost made me feel like, Clair was a reflection looking back at me. Doing and saying things I've been guilty of. Such as "nothing supportive came from her mouth" along with my personal favorite " Clair isn't home, she died in the war.". Something eerily similar to what I've said while in the darkness; "tell them I broke my leg and had to be shot".Just beyclair isn't a hero doesn't make her a victim. She is strong willed, and no bodies fool, despite the horrors she has endured. Truely a wild ride from start to finish. Shocking fast paced and raw. Twenty minutes turned into two hours on the most uncomfortable park bench know to man, accompanied by two dead legs and a pinkish tone to my skin. Thank you Mark, for this beautiful insight into Clair's darkness. Most importantly thank you for sharing the past ten years with my best friend, father figure, and grandfather. He had been on me to read this and I now understand why. Thrilled to be able to shar this with him now. I'm looking forward to three days in heaven next. Keep smiling.
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Berk Rourke
5.0 out of 5 stars Devastating, Heartening, Real.
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019
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This is a novel, but it is a slice of the life of many in our society. Child molestation, by a parent, or a sibling, or a friend, a neighbor, or a stranger, is a devastating influence on the life of any child. Statistics say one in four women, and one in seven men have been molested. What statistics don't say is that the influence of that horror lasts a lifetime. This wonderful book talks about a topic all but forbidden to writers and that publishers are loathe to put in print. The book presents the travails of an adult who suffered the pangs of hell being molested by her older brother. The book is done with taste, with care not to emotionally cripple the reader, and though done in a fictional story, it reflects some of the life experiences, or experiences of those close to the author. It is not an easy read, for mental illness, depression, conquering the influence of child molestation, are not easy topics. It is well worth the money and the effort to read. Well done Mr. Waters.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Frightening Reality
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2017
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This story, based on true facts, had me in its grip from the very beginning. The world of addiction and the damage of truly dysfunctional relationships, which I have witnessed, gave context to the world of suicide, which I had not. Claire's journey, as painful as it was, should give hope and direction to the self-proclaimed hopeless. Her oh so lost, on/off boyfriend, Hunter, embodied all of us who would want to help but find themselves without the tools or knowledge to do so. I was literally rooting for Clair one moment and scolding her the next.

An important read and quite well written! I read it in one sitting. I couldn't step away. Hope to find more books from this talented author.
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Russ Mumaw, Rockport Texas
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read about a very uncomfortable subject.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020
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The book attempts to give you the reasons for taking of one's life and the heroic comeback from that fate. A nice story with a happy ending.
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A. Cook
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good read
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018
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I enjoyed this book more than I anticipated. Once I got sucked in to the main character, I needed to know her story. I think everyone can associate with her at some point.
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rose gibson
5.0 out of 5 stars You are not alone! Get help! Call someone if you are thinking about committing suicide!
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019
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I love the story! My stepson committed suicide a few months ago and my exhusband committed suicide many years ago! Depression runs in our family! I felt like “Suicide By Death” was written for me! Thank you Mark!
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marianna
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020
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This book made me think of my own mental illness problem and how wonderful therapist hep me fine my way through the darkness
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5.0 out of 5 stars She did it so can I.
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2018
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The book evoked feelings I have not felt in years. It's a subject few are brave enough to explore much less write about. I have fought depression for 50 years and lost friends to suicide. Thank you. 29th
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Salmoo
3.0 out of 5 stars It started out really good....
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2018
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It started out really good but then went the way of a fairy tale... It wasn't really believable. I was expecting a dark insightful comedy but seemed more fluff.
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yop
5.0 out of 5 stars A taboo topic which makes for compulsive reading.
Reviewed in Spain on September 14, 2019
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Suicide by death by Mark Anthony Waters
At some point in all our lives, I think we have probably all been guilty of saying: “I wish I was dead!” - although deep down, we didn't really mean it. Saying you want to end your life and actually doing it are two completely different things. A councillor friend of mine once said to me that some people consider suicide to be the coward's way out but unless you have been in a similar position, you have no idea how strong a person contemplating suicide needs to be in order to actually carry out their plan.
Suicide by Death is a novel based on fact, which, for me, made the story all the more shocking and sad. It is written from the perspective of her brother, and tells the story of Claire, the writer's sister ,who is plagued by memories of her abusive past and her struggle to forget . The writer gives us several renditions of his family's dark history which is riddled with child abuse, depression, addiction and mental illness – taboo topics, which most people do not wish to think or talk about. These anecdotal glimpses into the writer's past help the reader to relate, not only to him, but to Claire, her boyfriend and everyone who is effected both before and after the suicide .
I found this book quite fascinating and thought provoking. It is tastefully written, yet dark in places -although this is not really surprising considering the content and subjects being aired.
I recommend this book.
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