Standing on my Brother's Shoulders

Name: Standing on my Brother's Shoulders
Brand: Random House New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781786783561
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Making Peace with Grief and Suicide

By Tara Lal

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Standing on my Brother's Shoulders by Tara Lal is a poignant personal memoir that delves into themes of grief, loss, and resilience. The narrative follows Tara's journey as she navigates the profound effects of her brother's suicide, exploring their close-knit sibling bond and the challenges she faces while finding hope and healing in the aftermath. This heartfelt story offers insight into mental health, the power of resilience, and the enduring connections that survive even the deepest tragedies.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate moving memoirs that explore themes of resilience, grief, and the enduring bond of family. It offers a touching and personal journey through the challenges of loss and the struggle to find hope and healing, making it a compelling read for those interested in deeply personal and inspirational stories.

Standing on my Brother's Shoulders

Speaking to anyone touched by mental illness, suicide or grief, this is a powerful memoir of suicide and post-traumatic growth. Through her exploration of resilience, forgiveness and compassion, Tara Lal hopes to change the public narrative around suicide.

A suicide loss survivor tells her story.

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A suicide loss survivor tells her story.

Standing on my Brother's Shoulders by Tara Lal recounts her childhood, which was battered by her father's mental illness and her mother's death when she was thirteen. Caught up in grief and despair, she developed a deep, caring bond with her charismatic and kind older brother Adam, who struggled silently with growing anxiety and depression. Four years after their mother's death, Adam committed suicide.

Grief and insecurity threatened to engulf Tara, but eventually she found, through a dialogue with the words her brother left behind in his diaries, her reason to live.

The book includes an Afterword on the possibilities for recovery and growth following a tragedy, written by Miriam Akhtar, author of Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Standing on My Brother's Shoulders by Tara Lal is praised for its deep emotional impact and insightful reflection on grief and mental health. Reviewers highlight the memoir's honesty, compassion, and the hope it offers to readers facing similar experiences. The author's ability to balance sensitive topics with a loving, hopeful tone and her personal transformation through loss resonate strongly with readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786783561

Publisher: Watkins Media Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Watkins Publishing

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 282

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Biography & Memoir Grief & Loss Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Penguin Books Self-Help & Personal Development Tara Lal

About the Author

Tara J Lal was born in London and now lives in Sydney, Australia. A firefighter and Mental Health First Aid Instructor, she is trained in suicide prevention and researches suicide and mental health in firefighters, as well as speaking on behalf of leading charities to raise awareness of suicide and mental illness. To find out more visit her website- www.tarajlal.com