"Surviving" isn't just a book you read; it's a hand you hold when the darkness feels absolute.
As someone who has navigated the complex, often silent grief of suicide loss, finding resources that feel real rather than purely clinical is a rare gift. Lisa Sugarman has achieved something profound here. She doesn't just speak at you with platitudes; she sits with you in the mess of it all.

What makes this book a masterpiece is its duality. On one hand, it is a deeply vulnerable memoir. Sugarman peels back the layers of her own experience as a survivor of multiple suicide losses, including the loss of her father. Her voice is raw, honest, and incredibly validating—reading it feels like a late-night conversation with a wise, empathetic friend who truly "gets it."

But on the other hand, it is an immensely practical field guide. The inclusion of The HelpHUB™ resources and her perspective as a crisis counselor with The Trevor Project transforms this from a story of sadness into a tangible toolkit for survival. She bridges the gap between "I am broken" and "Here is how I take the next step."

If you are carrying the heavy, confusing weight of suicide loss, or if you love someone who is, this book is essential. It is a testament to the fact that while grief changes us, it doesn't have to destroy us. As someone who has been struggling with the impact of a loss like this over the last year, this was great!