Buried Above Ground: Understanding Suicide and the Suicidal Mind - Paperback

by Max Malikow (Author)

This book was written for anyone interested in understanding suicide. Questions addressed in this book include: Why do people commit suicide?Can a suicide attempt be anticipated?What do most suicides have in common?Is there such a thing as a rational suicide?What can be learned from suicide notes?Is it a bad thing to die?What are some common misperceptions about suicide?Why do some people heroically persevere and others opt for suicide?Is suicide a morally wrong act?

Author Biography

Max Malikow is on the faculty of the Renee Crown Honors Program of Syracuse University and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Philosophy at LeMoyne College. He earned his Master's degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and doctorate from Boston University. The author or editor of thirteen previous books, including three on suicide, he practices psychotherapy in Syracuse, New York.