A Reason to Live explores the human-animal relationship through the narratives of eleven people living with HIV and their animal companions. The narratives, based on a series of interviews with HIV-positive individuals and their animal companions in Australia, span the entirety of the HIV epidemic, from public awareness and discrimination in the 1980s and 1990s to survival and hope in the twenty-first century. Each narrative is explored within the context of theory (for example, attachment theory, the "biophilia hypothesis," neurochemical and neurophysiological effects, laughter, play, death anxiety, and stigma) in order to understand the unique bond between human and animal during an "epidemic of stigma." A consistent theme is that these animals provided their human companions with "a reason to live" throughout the epidemic. Long-term survivors describe past animal companions who intuitively understood their needs and offered unconditional love and support during this turbulent period. More recently diagnosed HIV-positive narrators describe animal companions within the context of hope and the wellness narrative of living and aging with HIV in the twenty-first century. Bringing together these narratives offers insight into one aspect of the multifaceted HIV epidemic when human turned against human, and helps explain why it was frequently left to the animals to support their human companions. Importantly, it recognizes the enduring bond between human and animal within the context of theory and narrative, thus creating a cultural memory in a way that has never been done before.

Revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million readers worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, Bronnie subsequently wrote a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, to share her story. Bronnie has had a colourful and diverse life. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind. In this revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide, with translations in 29 languages, Bronnie expresses how significant these regrets are and how we can positively address these issues while we still have the time. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying gives hope for a better world. It is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.

Sandra Mercier is twenty-three years old when she makes the deliberate decision to end her life. She lives with her flatmates Margot and Emma, hangs out with her boyfriend Matt, but no longer feels understood or enjoys the company of others, and can only find refuge in her imagination. For Sandra, every day is a struggle, a crusade to seek bliss, an endless battle to choose life and to fight off the dark thoughts that consume her. Eventually, she becomes trapped in her mental realm, the very one she created to escape her reality. The hope for a better tomorrow that never comes, and the realization that her life did not turn out the way she expected, make Sandra believe she will find happiness in death... Until she has an encounter that changes her life.

An edgy adventure series that’s part science fiction, part detective series, part western, Edgeworld is a unique blend of energy, comedy, and darkness like nothing you’ve ever read! On the backwater frontier planet of Pala, magistrate Killian Jess and native Palan Cheela fight to protect a planet and people that the rest of the galaxy has forgotten. Battling military occupation, alien invasions, otherworldly infestations, drug running, gang violence, black market traders and the aftermath of a brutal planet-wide war, they must learn to work together and collect together any allies they can from the castoffs, misfits and aliens occupying Pala to save the place they love. Collects the original digital series Edgeworld: A Reason to Live.

Passion For Life, Reason To Live Passion For Life, Reason to Live contains short stories with answers to various problems in life. We will have problems with relationships in life just trying to do the right things. This book is meant to be encouraging in areas of Faith. In my books, Paprika: Versions of Wisdom and Too Good To Be Used, I endeavor to promote wisdom in understanding and development. Within the pages of this book are the secrets to being balanced and creating money-making ideas, so you won't be money-hungry. I believe you will receive the help you need to develop your passion for life and a reason to live. R. Lee Walker

A boy quivers in fear at the sight of his unhinged mother. It's dark, and she's raving again. "Take these pills with me and all the pain will go away." This was only the beginning for Joseph Adevai. His mother tried to convince him to commit suicide. She brainwashed him into believing his father was a monster. She kidnapped him from the life he knew and forced him to live under a false name. These horrors led Joe to the life of a high school dropout, a drug abuser and dealer, and then to a jail cell at Riker's Island. From out of these depths, Joseph Carlucci Adevai found God. Through His grace, he shook his addictions and conquered his demons. Now he is the Senior Pastor of Grace Church of North Brunswick, NJ; CEO of Serenity Springs Recovery Center; a retired Senior Vice President of a $25 billion company; and proud husband and father. Pastor Joe has made and lived through nearly every mistake imaginable. His life is proof that everyone-no matter who they are, how they struggle, or what they've done-has a reason to live. "Pastor Joe's story illustrates how no matter what your past or where you came from that nothing is impossible with God " -Willie Alfonso, Chaplain to the Brooklyn Nets and Chapel Leader for the NY Yankees "Pastor Joe's story is not only powerful but he is totally transparent. Which is refreshing and encouraging for anyone who reads this book. You won't be able to put it down."-Chad Mattson and Mike Gomez, lead singers, recording artists, "Unspoken" "Joe's story is unique. And yet it is very much like the story of all who have found new life in Jesus. If you feel lost, read Joe's story to see firsthand God's power to redeem a life. Watch as He takes a person lost in self-destruction and despair and gives him a purpose and a place in life now and in eternity." -Dr. David Dean, PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary

Elizabeth suffers a devastating depression following the tragic death of her family. Her guilt and anger have turned her away from her faith. Struggling to forget, strange things begin to happen, making Elizabeth wonder if she is being made to pay for her sins. Through these mysterious events, Elizabeth is brought to a new awareness, and comes to accept the will of God in her life. Her neighbor, interceding daily on her behalf, lends a helping hand and Elizabeth once again finds her reason to live. A Reason to Live is a touching story, one of overcoming tragedy and despair, and giving hope that life does go on.

Beattie and a host of other writers, many who have dealt personally with suicide, offer responsible, practical alternatives and resources to the person considering suicide.