Sorry for taking so long to reply. I didn't know how best to answer you. I do recommend it but not it alone. The books points to scientific studies of depressi

Sorry for taking so long to reply. I didn't know how best to answer you. I do recommend it but not it alone. The books points to scientific studies of depression. A constant theme is nature versus nurture but always from the perspective of scientific studies, twin studies, demographic studies. What makes this book different though is that it contains short biographies of people who have taken their own lives which grounds the surrounding discussion in the human element. It looks at the history and current practise of dealing with mental health issues and shows us the barbarity and futility of many of the practises. It debunks myths. It evaluates theories dispassionately while at the same time having compassion for the sufferer. It's a beautifully written book. There is no "happy ending". But that's not the point, the point is to gain a better understanding of this huge social and personal phenomenon. Hope that helps.