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Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide

Kay Redfield Jamison
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Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000

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Kay Redfield Jamison

Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Kay Redfield Jamison's Night Falls Fast delves into the complex subject of suicide, providing a thorough examination of its psychological, biological, and cultural dimensions. The work highlights the experiences of individuals affected by suicide and presents insights from research and personal narratives, aiming to foster understanding and compassionate responses.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

7,318 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kay Redfield Jamison's Night Falls Fast provides a profound exploration of suicide, blending clinical analysis with personal reflection. Praised for its compassionate tone and depth of understanding, the book is appreciated for its rigorous research and accessible writing. However, some critics feel it occasionally lacks detailed solutions. Overall, it's a moving and informative read.

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Who Should Read Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide?

Readers who would enjoy Night Falls Fast by Kay Redfield Jamison are interested in psychological studies of mental health, particularly suicide. They would appreciate the thorough research and personal insight similar to Andrew Solomon's The Noonday Demon or William Styron's Darkness Visible. The book is ideal for those seeking a compassionate, scholarly exploration of mental illness.

4.3

7,318 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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