When Clay Jenkins receives a box containing thirteen cassette tapes recorded by his classmate Hannah, who committed suicide, he spends the night crisscrossing their town, listening to Hannah's voice recounting the events leading up to her death.

**THE BOOK THAT STARTED IT ALL, NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES** The #1 New York Times bestseller and modern classic that's been changing lives for a decade gets a gorgeous revamped cover and never-before-seen additional content, including: · An introduction from its award-winning author, Jay Asher; · The until-now-secret alternate ending for Hannah and Clay that almost was; · Early notes and ideas of how the story came to be; · Deleted scenes; · And more! You can't stop the future. You can't rewind the past. The only way to learn the secret . . . is to press play. Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a strange package with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker--his classmate and crush--who committed suicide two weeks earlier. Hannah's voice tells him that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out why. Clay spends the night crisscrossing his town with Hannah as his guide. He becomes a firsthand witness to Hannah's pain, and as he follows Hannah's recorded words throughout his town, what he discovers changes his life forever. Need to talk? Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) anytime if you are in the United States. It’s free and confidential. Find more resources at 13reasonswhy.info. Find out how you can help someone in crisis at bethe1to.com.

Unlock the more straightforward side of Thirteen Reasons Why with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher, a New York Times-bestselling young adult novel with a difference. The high school student at the heart of the story, Hannah Baker, committed suicide a few weeks before it begins, leaving behind a collection of audio tapes addressed to key figures in her life. It is up to her friend Clay Jensen to listen to the shocking recordings and piece together the reasons for her suicide. Thirteen Reasons Why was a major hit with readers, and has since been adapted into a popular Netflix series. It is Jay Asher’s debut novel; he has since written The Future of Us (with Carolyn Mackler) and What Light. Find out everything you need to know about Thirteen Reasons Why in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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After Netflix released its popular "Thirteen Reasons Why" original series about a girl who killed herself, the topic of suicide has become viral. However, suicide has unfortunately already gone viral among teenagers in the United States. According to The Jason Foundation, * Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for teens. * More teens die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, COMBINED. * Each day in the United States, over 5,240 teenagers attempt suicide. * Four out of Five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs. If you work with youth, it's not IF you will have a conversation with a teenager about suicide, but WHEN. Are you prepared? Do you know what to say? Do you know who to contact or what to do? This guide equips you with 13 steps as suggested by counselors, therapists, and the National Suicide Hotline for how to engage teenagers in crisis. This 2nd Edition includes two extra chapters of hope, one of which consists entirely of letters written by high school students to encourage those who are suicidal. NOTE: This book is NOT intended for those struggling with suicidal thoughts. This guide intended to be a tool to help those who may find themselves in a conversation with a suicidal teenager.

Abstract : The Netflix series 13 Reasons Why that depicts the story of a teenage girl who commits suicide and delivers thirteen audiotaped cassettes to classmates who played a role in her decision to kill herself has generated controversy among parents and healthcare professionals. Our pediatric nursing expert, Dr. Beal, explains why the series has become a source of concern and how it might lead to a better understanding and more open dialogue of this issue.

Feeling that you belong can be difficult at any time in life, but even more so during your teenage years. Yet, your teenage years can be an exciting time of discovery--when you begin to connect with who you are. It can be a powerful time when you begin to see why you are here. In Thirteen Reasons Why You Belong, you have the opportunity to see that YOU and your life matter. Thirteen Reasons offers tools for you to be yourself, to trust in yourself, and to know that you belong--right here, right now.