Thinking About Suicide: Contemplating and comprehending the urge to die

… lucid, clear, and compelling … Mr Webb rightly refers to, and competently critiques, our existing mental health ‘circus’ as it relates to suicide … clearly original and significant as a scholarly contribution to our knowledge of the topic. David Jobes, Professor of Psychology, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

I have never before read anything relating to suicide that speaks of suicidal feelings as being worthy of respect. The possibility that I may actually be able to honour these feelings is a totally new concept, one which has proven to be a catalyst for change and personal growth. Josephine Williams, suicide-attempt survivor, Australia.  

The first line of this book's preface says: 'If you've picked up this book because you are currently thinking about suicide for yourself then you are the first and most precious audience that I seek'. You won't be surprised to know then that David is himself a survivor of suicide attemps, motivated like so many by wanting to pass on what he's learned through his own experiences... If like me you've ever felt so bad about yourself that you thought the only solution was to take your life, then this book is ultimately a very liberating read, if at times a hard one. If you work with people who have suicidal feelings, then I think it's essential reading. Terry Simpson, reviewed in 'Your Voice' No. 73, Autumn 2014.