In Her Wake: A Child Psychiatrist Explores the Mystery of Her Mother's Suicide, (Paperback)

from Laurenbdavis

"Dr. Rappaport has written a brave and touching memoir, in which she attempts to understand her mother, who killed herself when Rappaport was just four years old. The aftermath of suicide is devastating, as I can attest from personal experience. The swath of anguish it leaves behind is wide and i...

from knittingmomof3

From my book review blog Rundpinne: "In Her Wake: A Child Psychiatrist Explores the Mystery of Her Mother's Suicide by Nancy Rappaport is a heartbreaking memoir that examines from personal, family and professional perspectives the decision of Rappaport's mother to take her own life when the autho...

from charlierb3

Note: I read an advance reader copy of the book, so some material may be different in the published version About: Child psychiatrist Rappaport uses interviews, journals, writings and her own experiences to analyze her mother's suicide. Pros: Decent read. Encompassing analysis of her mother's sui...

from charlierb3

Note: I read an advance reader copy of the book, so some material may be different in the published version About: Child psychiatrist Rappaport uses interviews, journals, writings and her own experiences to analyze her mother's suicide. Pros: Decent read. Encompassing analysis of her mother's sui...

from SeasideBookNook

Rappaport does a great job blending her own discovery of dealing with her mother's suicide and educating the reader on depression. I would have loved to have learned more about her mother as I am fascinated with the time period and high-society. This book provides a great understanding of depress...