Shedding Light on the Darkness, Dealing with the Issues of Suicide

by J. Michael Smith, Beverly Smith

There have been many changes in this 2019 revised edition. My story has been brought up to date and the enhanced detail, along with it being more chronological, makes for an easier read. The goal of this book is to give hope, insight, support and healing to those who have been touched by suicide. I believe that it will also be an aid in suicide prevention as I enable the reader to identify and help those who are contemplating suicide and those who are likely to ponder it in the future. This subject is close to my heart as I have been hospitalized many times to avoid committing suicide. This book has been written from my worldview and personal beliefs. These beliefs have kept me alive over the years and they continue to support me on a daily basis. I do not pretend to fully understand this enormous subject and this book is not intended to be all inclusive. My intent is to show there is hope for the hopeless, light for those in darkness, truth for those being lied to, and forgiveness for the guilt-laden. I believe you will find this book both interesting and encouraging.