On march 31, 2017 netflix released a new series titled, reasons why, based off the book by. Each tape is about a person who had some role in her suicide. Baker commited suicide but before doing so she left seven tapes which contains her history or ill say it contains reasons why she killed herself. Why we didnt shy away from hannahs suicide nic sheff defends the controversial choice in an eloquent, exclusive oped about how his own dark history informed the. The book was also on the top ten list in 2012 for drug and alcohol use, sexual content, suicide, and being unsuited for age group. Suicide rates for teens saw a sharp increase in the month following the release of the netflix drama reasons why, according to a study. School district pulls suicide book reasons why page six. It isnt something you do the first time you think of doing it. Thirteen reasons why tops most challenged books list, amid. Its suspenseful and addictive and more entertaining than people might expect or, asher feared, might. I havent read the book or watched the show, but have been seeing a few news articles that worry that the show may be dangerous for kids to watch graphic depictions of suicide, bullying and forced sex.
Thirteen reasons why author jay asher on bullying and teen suicide prevention. The new netflix series reasons why has stirred not only important conversations about teen suicide but also some controversy, according to mental health experts. Within days of the release of reasons why, netflixs teenoriented drama about a highschool student who takes her own life, the show was being loudly criticized by suicide prevention experts. The complete manual of suicide, kanzen jisatsu manyuaru, lit. This book is not intended for those struggling with suicidal thoughts. Id read the amazing book by jay asher so i had an idea of what to expect. She was gone, and that is one of the reasons i always came back to this book. How netflixs all the bright places tackled teen suicide in the wake. Ashers ya novel thirteen reasons why is a great read that happens to be about teen suicide. Book characters from thirteen reasons why narrators edit. Hannahs suicide scene on reasons why may have gone. Thirteen reasons why is the story of one girls experience with bullying, and her decision to commit suicide as a result.
Google searches about suicide climbed 19% in the days following the release of netflixs reasons why, according to a new research paper. Mental health and suicide prevention experts talk about netflixs efforts to create a safe and responsible discussion around reasons why, back may 18. Netflix show reasons why blamed for suicide attempt. The show is based on the popular book by jay asher, which is about a teenage girl named hannah baker who commits suicide due to the intense harassment and bullying she endures. Netflix the netflix series reasons why follows highschool student clay jensen and his classmate hannah baker, who commited suicide. With its thrillerlike pacing and scenes of sexual coercion and teenage backbiting, the novel appeals to young readers, who say the book also gives them insight into peers who might consider suicide.
Similar to reasons why, more happy than not deals with the hard topics of suicide and loss. A colorado school district, mourning the deaths of seven students who committed suicide, temporarily pulled the controversial young adult novel thirteen reasons why from library circulation. Because of this, a tv show may differ from the novel. Hannahs voice tells him that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. I needed to know she was gone, that is the outcome of suicide that i didnt want to. Complete suicide manual is a japanese book written by wataru tsurumi. I needed to know she was gone, that is the outcome of suicide that i didnt want to see at. I hate this book and show like ive never hated anything. Colorado school district temporarily withdraws reasons. The complete manual of suicide kanzen jisatsu manyuaru, lit.
Producers sometimes use books as a springboard for tv shows. The screenplay contains several deviations from the book, including additional characters and storylines. It isnt as defined or clear as, say, reasons why, if were going to. And, remember, this book does not promote suicide, in fact, this book can help you understand people better. Netflixs teen drama reasons why was born in controversy. The centre for suicide prevention has developed a lesson plan based on the book, that teachers can use as an opportunity to teach students about suicide and. Weve the cure for your reasons why booknetflix hangover. Most likely youve heard about its romanticization of suicide, its failure to address the main characters underlying depression and its overall message of hopelessness. A successful suicide demands good organization and a cool head, both of which are usually incompatible with the suicidal state of mind.
What it gets right about grieving suicide as a teen. The book came out in 1959 and is quite thoughtprovoking, something that could have certainly been inspirationala bible of sortsfor harold of harold and maudefame. The novel is a first person narrative told from the perspective of clay, a high school boy who receives tapes that fellow student hannah baker leaves behind after her. This book is on the heavier side of this list, so be. Yes, he is a little bit more vocal about suicide in the book, said haley. Thirteen reasons why book the seattle public library. The reader grows through hearing carries very personal story, and is offered resources and direction on how to proceed. Here are key ways reasons why broke from the book, and why each choice was an important one.
The stories, many of them previously published and a few that are seeing print for the first time here, go back to 2011. Its a haunting story about one girls suicide how the book differs from netflix. Teen suicide rates spiked month after netflix reasons. In bracken macleods first collection, views of the suicide woods, the writer behind stokernominee stranded and the novel mountain home presents 19 stories that are a little too genregritty to be literary, but also too literary to be fullon genre fare. The show, based on a novel by jay asher, from 2007, follows the suicide of a high. This book is so close to the reality i hardly realized it is a fiction. The hourlong episodes clock in at twice the length of the audiobook, and about 25 times as long as the audio of hannahs tapes which you can listen to here. And im worried about the precedent this sets for irresponsibly using suicide. The importance of reasons why and its reflection of. Heres what 7 mental health experts really think about. It is the story of a young high school student as she descends into despair brought on by betrayal and bullying, culminating with her suicide. The netflix series, which is based on jay ashers acclaimed 2007 ya novel, is about the aftermath of high school junior hannah bakers.
Hannah was so brave, she dealt with life the best way she could. Thirteen reasons why is a young adult novel written in 2007 by jay asher. Jay ashers thirteen reasons why, about teenage suicide, climbs. Why teensuicide novel thirteen reasons why is saving. Should i let my child watch the netflix show, reasons why. I was a fan of bracken macleods recent novel, stranded, so my interest was piqued considerably when his short story collection views of the suicide woods was announced. Her friends have recently become obsessed with the netflix show, reasons why. He wrote on the problem of hardness of living in japanese society. The episode series is not a feel good show that draws you back for more. My yearold daughter made a serious suicide attempt after reading thirteen reasons why last year. Its suspenseful and addictive and more entertaining than people might expect or, asher feared. This book was about a girl in high school, hannah baker, who tried to commit suicide and left tapes as for reasons why, hence the name.
This article does include spoilers for the netflix series reasons why. The novel is a first person narrative told from the perspective of clay, a high school boy who receives tapes that fellow student hannah baker leaves behind after her suicide. Macleod straddles the line between brutal violencethe. She leaves behind cassette tapes that explain reasons. What reasons why gets wrong about suicide america. Hannah baker commited suicide but before doing so she left seven tapes which contains her history or ill say it contains reasons why she killed herself.
Crossing is a captivating comingofage story about a yearold girl whose life is instantly altered upon finding her father dead from suicide. At times, views feels a bit unbalanced due to macleods growth and maturation as an author. Netflixs reasons why offers a wellintentioned message about being kinder to others and asking for help when you need it, but some suicide prevention experts say the series could do. Here are ya books to read if you loved reasons why. Justin foley hannahs first kiss that spread rumors around their school of them doing more. The 2007 book was challenged and banned in multiple school districts because it tackles the subject of suicide. Though the book does touch upon other pertinent topics such as bullying, the high school experience, rape culture, and machismo, the principal subject of jay ashers book is teen suicide. Clay jensen received tapes from the dead hannah baker and listened to them to learn why she killed herself. News of reasons why being picked up for a second season is a golden opportunity for producers and writers to address the concerns that mental health professionals, suicide prevention advocates. Jay ashers thirteen reasons why, about teenage suicide.
Memoir of a fathers suicide, that will help many people heal from the pain of losing someone through suicide. A florida mother is blaming netflix for her daughters recent suicide attempt claiming she tried to mimic the main characters death on reasons why after being egged on by her friends. Memoir of a fathers suicide hugus, carrie stark on. The book enjoyed a short run on the new york timess childrens chapter books bestseller list last spring. My new favorite book is called elegant ways to commit suicide by harold meyers and illustrated by jack davis. Hannahs suicide scene on reasons why may have gone too far. My daughter is and an eighth grader in middle school. Hannah baker committed suicide after a chain of people betrayed her in different ways the reasons edit. On jay asher books official website, in usa, there is a brief. This guide intended to be a tool to help those who may find themselves in a. When clay jenkins receives a box containing thirteen cassette tapes recorded by his classmate hannah, who committed suicide, he spends the night. At this point, everyones heard of the hit netflix original series, reasons why. Im worried about every teenager who has heard about it. And you need the means, the opportunity, the motive.