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In 1963, Rappaport's mother committed suicide after a bitter divorce and custody battle. The author, a psychiatrist, presents a haunting memoir of her mother's death and illuminates how individuals understand and cope with family tragedy.
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1 edition- Other · English · 2009Basic Books · 297 pages · 9780465014507
Suicide victimsSuicideChildren of suicide victimsPsychological aspectsFamily relationshipsChild psychiatristsBiographyPsychology