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
Duration:00:00:21
Dedication
Duration:00:00:24
Disclaimer
Duration:00:01:29
Introduction
Duration:00:03:24
Baseball
Duration:00:14:24
First Sign
Duration:00:11:43
Family and Archetypes
Duration:00:23:37
Downward Trajectory
Duration:00:16:55
A Plan Brings Calm
Duration:00:09:30
River Attack!
Duration:00:08:44
Thoughts From Jan
Duration:00:10:46
Handprints - Lisa's Story
Duration:00:10:59
Six Weeks - My Father and Forgiveness
Duration:00:09:26
Six Weeks - Forgiving My Mother
Duration:00:10:07
Moving On - Counting the Good Things
Duration:00:06:42
Moving On - Daily Reminders of Survival
Duration:00:05:09
Moving On - Correcting Dysfunctional Thought
Duration:00:06:01
Time to Re-examine Time Management
Duration:00:11:32
Planning for Good Mental Health
Duration:00:10:20
Owning What Used to Own Me
Duration:00:12:33
Life Goes On
Duration:00:02:30
Where To Turn
Duration:00:01:00
About the Author
Duration:00:01:52
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:02:55
To Contact John
Duration:00:00:37
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:19