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As a former suicidal 15 year old in a psych ward, this book gets so many of the emotions involved right. It has the right mix of humor and pubescent sarcasm to keep you intrigued and engaged in the characters without it becoming overly gloomy and difficult. Definitely recommend

“I don‘t get it. Why is it you have to WARN people about who you are? Why can‘t it just be something that happens?”

This book is amazing. It‘s a well written novel about the ins and outs of knowing who you are, figuring out who you are, and the struggles you may have with it. The author put just enough of his own life in it that it‘s remarkably real. It‘s easy to lose the idea that it is fictional.

I think about this book too often. It‘s painful and comforting and so freaking raw and real. Love it so much

This book should be accessible to all teens to help them know they‘re not alone whatever their situation may be. Ford truly brought the characters and setting to life.

That‘s a wrap on #JoysofJune. I read 5 planned books plus 3 others. Great readathon! Thanks @Andrew65 !

This book was absolutely amazing and what I needed to read. It follows a 15 year old boy names Jeff and his 45 day treatment due to him attempting to commit suicide. It had some humor in it. It was more than about someone going to treatment because they need help. It was more about acceptance and accepting who you truly are.

A cute, light read despite the topic 👍🏼 a great YA novel to help understand how teenagers struggle with their sexuality

#YAnovel #suicidenotes #litsywelcomewagon

Using the Prompt “Mental Illness“ for #TBRCrewBingo
Also Goal #3 complete for my #JubilantJuly

This was a really good book! I am so glad that I was able to read it :) It had a lot of very touching moments in it.

As someone who has blamed themselves for other's actions.. this quote hit me hard!

#TBRCrew
@jessinikkip , @jb72 , @AkashaVampie , @AsYouWish , @AnansiGirl , @Catherine_Willoughby , @MissAimz_55

So do any of you guys journal? I mean I don't really journal (I have a think with my handwriting and its hard for me to write and have it be messy difficult to read... any of you #LitsyLove notes recipients will know what I am talking about!) But I do have to say things outloud sometimes so that I can have them stop swimming in my head... Even if nobody really listens to them.

#TBRCrew

Such a true statement. Everyone deals with their lives in their own way. We can't compare our trauma/pain/happiness to others. It is all about you and how you process/feel things! #TBRCrew
@jessinikkip , @jb72 , @AkashaVampie , @AsYouWish , @AnansiGirl , @Catherine_Willoughby , @MissAimz_55

The whole if I got a $1 for every patient who explained to me what being an “American“ is... I would retire!

#TBRCrew
@jessinikkip , @jb72 , @AkashaVampie , @AsYouWish , @AnansiGirl , @Catherine_Willoughby , @MissAimz_55

Adding this one from my #TBRCrew book list as part of the goal for #JubilantJuly --- actually I might start it super early -- like today. :) .. I did break it up into 7 day increments though. I think its a quick read. It looks like it will be so.. yeah.

#aboutmentalillness #magnificentmarch @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

Good quick read

Good read but not on my must read list.

I've read it and I really really liked it, a big rec for people who like all the bright places and it's kind of a funny story and girl interrupted !

@JessNevertheless is hosting a #giveaway my all time favorite book would be suicide notes or cuts like a knife. Go to original post for details on this post

This book was unbelievable🤯 it was amazing! This is my first non-fantasy book and I‘m SOOOO GLAD that I read it!! Jeff (main character) was one of the most amazing characters ever! I imagined him as one of my close friends and it made it even better. This book was really enlightening and had so much emotion with it I never put it down and I loved the book! RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE.
And remember we all have struggles in life be there for all

I‘m loving this book so far!!!! The main character has sooooo much sarcasm I LOVE him!!! And @WhyYouAStalker you wanna read it with me? Like a buddy read?!! It‘ll be awesomeeeee😁🤩

I really just want to know how he did “it” though!!!

Bro literally🤣😬

We need to stop😂

This book is outstanding. It follows Jeff, a 15 year old struggling with some coming of age type things, who tried to commit suicide. It‘s funny, it‘ll break your heart, and it‘ll make you want to hug someone all at the same time.

I included the above picture because if you or anyone you know are struggling, there‘s always someone with time to listen.

You should definitely read this book, and then share it with someone. ❤️

How I plan on spending my evening: starting some new books and finishing one up! ☺️📚 I‘ll review these when I finish them in case anyone wants to know how they are.

Reading Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas Ford

Remember "It's Kind of a Funny Story"? Well, think that, but better. And funnier. And pretty much just as filled with crazy characters. And Jeff, the narrator, is hilarious and sarcastic. Such a good read. 5/5 stars

Awesome book. Easy read. Really inspiring 10/10 for me.

"Just because your life isn't as awful as someone else's, that doesn't mean it doesn't suck. You can't compare how you feel to the way other people feel. It just doesn't work. What might look like the perfect life - or even an okay life - to you might not be so okay for the person living it." - Michael Thomas Ford, Suicide Notes

If I were to write a book, I wish it was like Suicide Notes. It's a great and fast read (for me). Once I started, I didn't stop. Though I sort of predicted the ending, it was still a fun read. It's good for people who seek to see the other side of "normal".