An unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It's Kind of a Funny Story, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Don't miss the sequel, Every Star That Falls--available now!
Fifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year's Day to find himself in the hospital--specifically, in the psychiatric ward.
Despite the bandages on his wrists, he's positive this is all some huge mistake. Jeff is perfectly fine, perfectly normal; not like the other kids in the hospital with him.
But over the course of the next forty-five days, Jeff begins to understand why he ended up here--and realizes he has more in common with the other kids than he thought.
"With a sprinkling of dark humor and a full measure of humanness, Suicide Notes is quirky, surprising, and a riveting read." --Ellen Hopkins, author of The You I've Never Known and Love Lies Beneath
"Like the very best teen novels, Suicide Notes is both classic and edgy, timeless and provocative." --Brent Hartinger, author of Geography Club
"Makes a powerful emotional impact." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Jeff's wit and self-discovery are refreshing, poignant, and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny." --School Library Journal
What do you do when the person you're lying to most is yourself?
- Dark Humor: Jeff's narration is witty, sarcastic, and laugh-out-loud funny, finding absurdity in the darkest of places--like a 45-day stay in the psychiatric ward.
- An Unforgettable LGBTQ+ Story: A poignant and vital story about coming out and coming to terms with who you are, especially when you feel like you're the only one.
- An Honest Look at Teen Depression: A powerful and unflinching exploration of mental health that speaks to the heart of teen angst and the struggle to find your place in the world.
- Finding Your People: From Alice the arsonist to a boy named Bone, Jeff discovers he has more in common with the other "whack-jobs" in the hospital than he ever could have imagined.
About the Author :
Michael Thomas Ford is the award-winning author of numerous works for both adults and young readers, including Suicide Notes, as well as some of the earliest books about the HIV/AIDS crisis and several books about the LGBTQ community. He lives in rural Appalachia with his husband and dogs.
Review :
"Jeff's wit and self-discovery are refreshing, poignant, and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny." - School Library Journal
"Like the very best teen novels, Suicide Notes is both classic and edgy, timeless and provocative." - Brent Hartinger, author of Geography Club and The Last Chance Texaco
"Jeff's journey is wittily unique, balancing a fresh voice and a uniquely realistic character with comedy and seriousness." - KLIATT
"This book is equal parts hilarious, bittersweet, and strange. You will love every page of it." - Scott Heim, author of Mysterious Skin and We Disappear
Praise for Suicide Notes: "With a sprinkling of dark humor and a full measure of humanness, Suicide Notes is quirky, surprising, and a riveting read." - Ellen Hopkins, New York Times bestselling author of Fallout and Crank
"Make(s) a powerful emotional impact." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
