Survivors Of Suicide
Survivors of Suicide:
The Grief Response in April Raintree
In the last two chapters of Beatrice Culleton's novel, In Search of April Raintree, Culleton reveals the "grief response" experienced by April Raintree following the suicide death of her sister Cheryl. Culleton opens the door for readers by showing them what it's like to be a suicide survivor. McIntosh defines suicide survivor as "an individual who remains alive following the suicide death of someone with whom they had a significant relationship or emotional bond" (McIntosh). It is estimated that every completed suicide leaves 6-8 survivors. Reading In Search of April Raintree is in fact a beneficial activity to add to a personal healing program for those coping with suicide or those supporting suicide-victims because of the way the novel helps people to relate to and understand the feelings and issues (grief response) experienced by April Raintree. Culleton showed readers that suicide survivors are not only initially......
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