Missing Christopher

Author: Jayne Newling

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General Fields

  • : $15.00 AUD
  • : 9781760110444
  • : Allen & Unwin
  • : Allen & Unwin
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  • : 0.408
  • : March 2014
  • : 234mm X mm
  • : Australia
  • : 29.99
  • : May 2014
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  • : Jayne Newling
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  • : Paperback
  • : 614
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  • : English
  • : 362.28
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  • : 288
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Barcode 9781760110444
9781760110444

Local Description

2014. A fine copy in as new condition.

Description

Christopher was 17 and he had everything to live for. He was smart, charismatic, loving, and deeply loved, and a champion rugby player. Yet behind the veneer of a popular and confident athlete he was struggling. Diagnosed a year earlier with depression and severe anxiety, he hid his fears from family and friends. Finally, Christopher chose to stop fighting. This is the story of Christopher's shocking death and its tragic aftermath for the family. It is also the story of a mother and father's love, and their determination not to lose another son to the temptation of taking his own life. Honest, raw, and deeply moving, Jayne's account brings to life the visceral experience of grief and the long, painful journey towards finding meaning in life again. This is compelling and inspirational reading for anyone affected by the death of a young person.

Author description

Jayne Newling has 25 years experience as a print journalist. This is her story.