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Stephen Lives is a biographical account focusing on a teenage protagonist named Stephen. Highlighting the influence of his mother and the challenges he faced, the narrative delves into his suicidal behavior and the perspective he gained through spirit writings. The work presents a case study approach to understand the personal and psychological aspects surrounding teenage suicide.
First publish date: April 1993
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Anne Puryear
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