What's the best self-help book on depression/suicide/self-esteem?

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Further to my thread on befriending a 13yo with suicidal tendencies , can anyone recommend a book which might help her fight some of her self-destructive thinking?

I think a book aimed at adults would be OK as she's extremely mature and intelligent, and already reads a lot of adult fiction etc. If I were to recommend something specifically for teenagers it would have to be ultra-unpatronising.

Obviously I'm still hoping she'll get professional help, and that if not, a good book might, ideally, inspire her to go and talk to someone rather than act as a substitute.

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thanks nogoes

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i found pretty much everything by dorothy rowe really good, very eloquent and real descriptions of how it feels to live with depression and how to move forward

hope that helps x

Dorothy Rowe - excellent, I remember a friend swearing by her, years ago. Thank you lulu x