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Facing Down the Furies: Suicide, the Ancient Greeks, and Me by Edith Hall
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
5.0
As far as challenging subject matter goes, Facing Down the Furies takes top spot among nonfiction.
I love how author Edith approached the topic of suicide, through the prism of Greek tragedies and her personal experiences. In the end, this book is a celebration of life, celebration of life after death.
My biggest take away?
For thousands of years, the human condition has largely remained the same. We are driven by largely the same emotions that go hand in hand with close relationships within academia, profession, romantic and family ties.
If reader does not feel triggered by suicide and mental health topics, I would most certainly recommend this title.
I love how author Edith approached the topic of suicide, through the prism of Greek tragedies and her personal experiences. In the end, this book is a celebration of life, celebration of life after death.
My biggest take away?
For thousands of years, the human condition has largely remained the same. We are driven by largely the same emotions that go hand in hand with close relationships within academia, profession, romantic and family ties.
If reader does not feel triggered by suicide and mental health topics, I would most certainly recommend this title.