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[xDanix]

This book is what really helped my friend (who does not want his name mentioned for whatever reason) accept his new life. This book does offer a healthy dose of cynical realism, but the author was really a smart guy. It was a good read.

http://www.2arms1head.com/

It took me about 2 hours to read through, and the lack of other information about the author was a little irritating. After some checking around google, I found that it was real.

Enjoy.

[edlee]

I won't totally agree on his intellect. It seems he was a bit narcissitic for my taste. In fact, truth be told,, while reading the last two chapters,, I was forced to ask myself,,, "Is he going to do it, or what?"

His blog, till then, was a reasonably interesting read. Many of his ideas were those of many of us,, obviously his conclusions were not mainstream,, for while some of us take his path,, the majority do not. But we ALL think about it, from time to time. I find in him, neither courage nor cowardice in his choice. It seemed to me,, that his analysis of his position in the world,, actually forced his hand. To have remained alive would have made him a fool in his own eyes,,, a concept he was unable to bear.

I have no preconceived notions about suicide,, tho it holds no seen advantage to me,, at this time in my life. But the idea that it somehow bestows "freedom",,, I cannot buy into.
ed

[pistol_pete]

Nice one Ed.....I can't read it now, coz I know what happens.

[Tetracyclone]

Ed,

I have been reading and find it a good read. He says well many thingss that should be said, including challenging severely disabled peoples "right to life". Some other than Nazis should say that now and then to keep us aall questioning.

I agree that his analysis forces him down a chute. There is always danger in having an agile mind, for the mind can rationalize about anything, and convincingly. I wonder if, at base, the fact that he was not committed to anyone, and no one to him, left him with nothing but his thoughts.