Suicide Notes

Description: A brand-new edition of Ford's acclaimed novel--a poignant and darkly humorous story about life and the pursuit of happiness. After 15-year-old Jeff wakes up in a hospital psychiatric ward, he's a little fuzzy on how he got there. One thing's for sure--he doesn't belong there.

Brief description:

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 Quotes:

"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)