Too many people can't imagine one good reason. This book offers 45. Direct, practical, compelling, easy-to-read essays offer hope to those facing the blind alleys and bottomless pits of life. Arising from the author's struggle with suicidal thoughts, these short essays range in diversity from Marilyn Monroe to William Stryon, from guilt to vitamins, and from bad manners to bad genes. While acknowledging the depth of pain that brings people to consider suicide, this book asks them to wait. Additionally, this book's rare glimpse into this world has helped physicians, counselors, police, teachers, chaplains, researchers, family and friends further understand the suicidal psyche.