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Hope

Year

2026

Language

ENGLISH

Publication Information

Trilogy Christian Publishing

Summary

IN HER BOOK, THE AUTHOR DETAILS HER EXPERIENCE OF BEING SUICIDAL FOR TWELVE YEARS. SHE FOUND HEALING WITHOUT ANY PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION AND DESPITE DAMAGING THERAPY. Barbara Jeanrenaud writes as a mental health professional with a PhD in clinical psychology and twelve years of personal experience of being suicidal. Her book is intended to encourage open dialogue on the increasing problems of depression and suicide. Her story also provides helpful insights of how to survive the existential challenges implied in being suicidal. The author's story ends in a strong affirmation of life and her redemptive healing from suicidal despair.

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