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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "My Name is Dad" by James Frank.]

My Name is Dad: A Father’s Story of Loss and Triumph by James Frank is the heartbreaking story of how the author lost his son, Egor. Frank talks about depression, suicide, and their lasting effects. He recounts the days leading to his son’s death, the aftermath, and how he and his wife blamed themselves for missing that their son was not doing okay and needed help. Egor’s death had devastating effects on their marriage, finances, and even their 10-year-old daughter—to the point where she had to be home-schooled. People were very judgemental about their failure as parents to pick up signs from Egor’s behavior before his death that something was wrong.

I think it’s incredibly brave of the author to share his grief and story with the world. He uses this tragedy as a message to help others in similar situations to prevent a similar occurrence from happening to someone else. He also encourages people struggling with depression to ask for help. I’ve heard people talk blithely about suicide—how it’s a sin or how the person who committed the act is selfish—but honestly, depression is a terrible disease, and it’s something Frank also realizes. I’m glad he also mentions this in his book. My main takeaway from My Name is Dad: A Father’s Story of Loss and Triumph is that it’s always important to be kind.

I have absolutely nothing to criticize about this book. I only found one error, showing that the book was professionally edited. I happily award My Name is Dad: A Father’s Story of Loss and Triumph by James Frank 5 out of 5 stars. However, I must caution that it isn’t for the fainthearted. It contains some graphic details and deals with heavy themes that may not be suitable for sensitive readers.

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My Name is Dad: A Father’s Story of Loss and Triumph by James Frank is a powerful and heartbreaking account of the author's experience with his son Egor's tragic death, exploring themes of depression, suicide, and their profound impact on family and life.

I applaud the author for bringing out such a difficult topic; depression followed by death of a loved one is touching so many people, yet there are so many preconceived ideas about it. As mentioned on the review, depression is a disease, it's mental but also expands to the physical. People should stop being judgmental. It's sad that this dad and his wife blamed themselves for their son's death.

"My Name is Dad: A Father’s Story of Loss and Triumph" by James Frank is a heartbreaking account of the author's loss of his son, Egor, to suicide. Frank discusses the impact of depression and suicide, recounting the days leading up to Egor's death and the subsequent aftermath. He and his wife blamed themselves for not noticing that Egor needed help. Egor's death had devastating effects on their marriage, finances, and even their 10-year-old daughter, who had to be home-schooled. They faced judgment for not recognizing the signs of Egor's struggles.

The book titled "My Name is Dad by James Frank is a deeply moving and brave account of grief and resilience. A must-read for those navigating loss and seeking understanding.

It's so touching and emotional to experience a child's death and I must commend the author for having the courage to speak and write about it.