Tag Archives: Suicide

CRAZY by Amy Reed

The unique novel for young adults addresses the dark feelings many don't know how to face.
Posted on November 9, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Connor knows that Izzy will never fall in love with him the way he’s fallen for her. But somehow he’s been let into her crazy, exhilarating world and become her closest confidante. But the closer they get, the more Connor realizes … Continue reading →

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“Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller

Examining the effect of loss in "Death of a Salesman"
Posted on September 17, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

***This post contains spoilers***   Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller’s most famous play, obviously has death in it; but I would argue that the most tragic part of the play is the failure of communication between the characters, particularly … Continue reading →

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“The Lifespan of a Fact” by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal

Some reactions to a book that explores life’s big subjects: truth and death
Posted on September 7, 2012 by Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

As some might remember, there was a bit of an uproar this past winter over a thin, somewhat funny-looking book called The Lifespan of a Fact by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.  Although it did receive much attention, it’s hard … Continue reading →

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American Kills — War and Suicide

The installation art of Sebastian Errazuriz takes on another big issue of life and death
Posted on August 12, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The work of designer Sebastian Errazuriz addresses the big issues of life and death, sometimes with a whimsical and charming style, and sometimes with an elegance and simplicity, always posing powerful questions for the observer. This recent installation, American Kills, … Continue reading →

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“The Secret Life of Bees,” by Sue Monk Kidd

A young girl grapples with her mother’s death and the universal problem of growing up
Posted on August 3, 2012 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Growing up has never been easy for any one. In Sue Monk Kidd’s critically acclaimed first novel The Secret Life of Bees, her protagonist, Lily Owens, does so in the midst of the Deep South’s Civil Rights revolt. The memory … Continue reading →

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Former NFL linebacker Junior Seau dead at 43

Authorities say cause of death was a gunshot wound, possibly self-inflicted
Posted on May 2, 2012 by Liz Matsushita (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Junior Seau, a well-known retired NFL player who spent much of his career on the San Diego Chargers, was found dead today at his Oceanside, California home. Seau’s girlfriend, whose name is not currently being released, is the one who … Continue reading →

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