Review of My Name is Dad
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Review of My Name is Dad
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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