Just over 2 weeks ago, all book shops had sold out of 'mum, i wish i was dead'. It's exciting to announce that the second print run has arrived and is now available as a hard copy in all good book shops as well as online stores. The only place to purchase a signed hard copy is through www.adamschwartz.com.au.
Michael McGirr reviews mum, i wish i was dead for the SMH
Article written by Michael McGirr for The Sydney Morning Herald - smh.com.au. He reviews 3 new books relating to depression. 'mum, i wish i was dead', 'Reasons to Stay Alive', and 'The good Greek Girl'.
"Each of these three personal memoirs has elements that are truly frightening. They all describe a pain so intense and surly that the writer was prepared to die just to get a break from its irrational demands.Yet the very existence of these books is proof of a victory, if that's the right word."
I share part of my book with Debrief Daily
Debrief Daily sharing an extract from a chapter in my book 'mum, i wish i was dead'.
This section of my book shows how vital sending emails was as a part of maintaining communication. As well as giving an insight into just one of the all too frequent dark moments I experienced at night.
I join the team at Weekend Sunrise with Professor Helen Christensen from the Black Dog Institute
Just finished discussing depression and my book 'mum, i wish i was dead' on Weekend Sunrise with Professor Helen Christensen from the Black Dog Institute, Andrew O'Keefe and Monique Wright
I sit down with Shelly Horton from Mamamia TV to discuss my journey with depression, suicide and my book - mum, i wish i was dead.
It was a pleasure to sit down with Shelly Horton, to discuss my book, 'mum, i wish i was dead', for Mamamia TV.
As honest and open as I always aim to be, this is one of the most in depth interviews I have done. We talk about my experiences with suicidal thoughts from the age of 10, my inability to walk, the benefits art had, my experiences with school, medication, pre and post ECT, what allows me to be as well as I am today, and everything in-between.
The Wentworth Courier feature mum, i wish i was dead
In the Wentworth Courier this week, talking about my book 'mum i wish i was dead', as well as the main motivation behind writing it; to give hope to families and sufferers.
If a person's suffering can be alleviated, if one life can be saved by sharing this story, then this has been a success.
I join Suicide Prevention Australia at the Plebs, Pros, and Personalities event
I feel so honoured to be a part of Ben Higgs and his team's charity event Plebs, Pros, and Personalities for Suicide Prevention Australia (PPP4SPA). It has been an amazing event.
Speaking about suicide and mental health, having a conversation is vital.
A big thank you to Larry Emdur for helping me launch my new book – mum, i wish i was dead
As I went to sleep last night, little did I know what I would be waking up to...
A post from Larry on The Morning Show's facebook page.. In just a few hours receiving over 40,000 likes, over 10,000 shares, and over 1,500 comments.
mum, i wish i was dead official book launch
Last night was the launch of my book 'mum, i wish i was dead - the story of a teenager who conquered depression'.
Over 200 people came and listened, laughed and cried. I don't have the words to thank everyone enough for coming and supporting me. It is truly humbling to know how many people care about such an important topic.
This is a personally signed copy.