Rise Above
John Melnick
This book is about an award-winning entrepreneur who suffered from bouts of depression. One day, he attempted to suicide by walking into a river — fully dressed in a business suit. At the last minute, he decided to save himself and swam back to shore. "Rise Above" details John Melnick’s difficult childhood with a controlling mother, his business rise, his bouts with depression, his attempted suicide, his recovery in hospital, and his ongoing strategies to stay mentally healthy. Here is what professionals in the field are saying about this book:
"Rise Above" is courageous, inspiring, and heartwarming. John boldly takes readers through the experience of his downward trajectory, attempting suicide, and then finding the supports, tools and insights for recovering. This book is highly recommended for people experiencing depression and for those who love them. (Kathleen Thompson, PhD, MSW, RSW)
Duration - 3h 13m.
Author - John Melnick.
Narrator - John Melnick.
Published Date - Monday, 01 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2023 John Melnick ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This book is about an award-winning entrepreneur who suffered from bouts of depression. One day, he attempted to suicide by walking into a river — fully dressed in a business suit. At the last minute, he decided to save himself and swam back to shore. "Rise Above" details John Melnick’s difficult childhood with a controlling mother, his business rise, his bouts with depression, his attempted suicide, his recovery in hospital, and his ongoing strategies to stay mentally healthy. Here is what professionals in the field are saying about this book: "Rise Above" is courageous, inspiring, and heartwarming. John boldly takes readers through the experience of his downward trajectory, attempting suicide, and then finding the supports, tools and insights for recovering. This book is highly recommended for people experiencing depression and for those who love them. (Kathleen Thompson, PhD, MSW, RSW) Duration - 3h 13m. Author - John Melnick. Narrator - John Melnick. Published Date - Monday, 01 January 2024. Copyright - © 2023 John Melnick ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:21
Dedication
Duración:00:00:24
Disclaimer
Duración:00:01:29
Introduction
Duración:00:03:24
Baseball
Duración:00:14:24
First Sign
Duración:00:11:43
Family and Archetypes
Duración:00:23:37
Downward Trajectory
Duración:00:16:55
A Plan Brings Calm
Duración:00:09:30
River Attack!
Duración:00:08:44
Thoughts From Jan
Duración:00:10:46
Handprints - Lisa's Story
Duración:00:10:59
Six Weeks - My Father and Forgiveness
Duración:00:09:26
Six Weeks - Forgiving My Mother
Duración:00:10:07
Moving On - Counting the Good Things
Duración:00:06:42
Moving On - Daily Reminders of Survival
Duración:00:05:09
Moving On - Correcting Dysfunctional Thought
Duración:00:06:01
Time to Re-examine Time Management
Duración:00:11:32
Planning for Good Mental Health
Duración:00:10:20
Owning What Used to Own Me
Duración:00:12:33
Life Goes On
Duración:00:02:30
Where To Turn
Duración:00:01:00
About the Author
Duración:00:01:52
Acknowledgements
Duración:00:02:55
To Contact John
Duración:00:00:37
Ending Credits
Duración:00:00:19