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    Why I Jumped: My True Story of Postpartum Depression, Dramatic Rescue & Return to Hope
    Why I Jumped: My True Story of Postpartum Depression, Dramatic Rescue & Return to Hope
    Why I Jumped: My True Story of Postpartum Depression, Dramatic Rescue & Return to Hope
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    Why I Jumped: My True Story of Postpartum Depression, Dramatic Rescue & Return to Hope

    Written by Tina Zahn and Wanda Dyson

    Narrated by Rebecca Gallagher

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    About this audiobook

    Not long ago, network news carried the stunning video of a young woman trying to jump to her death off the Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge in Green Bay. By God's providence, the Wisconsin State trooper who had been chasing her, Les Boldt, caught her by her wrist just as she began her plunge to certain death, and with the help of other officers, lifted her to safety. That woman is Tina Zahn, and the story of her struggle with postpartum depression, and the severe darkness that led to her suicide attempt, will grip listeners. But this is not just a story of a dramatic rescue, but a triumphant story of her return to hope, as Mrs. Zahn frankly explores what led to her deep hopelessness, and the love and care that brought light back to her life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOasis Audio
    Release dateOct 1, 2006
    ISBN9781608147373
    Why I Jumped: My True Story of Postpartum Depression, Dramatic Rescue & Return to Hope
    Author

    Tina Zahn

    Tina Zahn is a wife and mother of two. She has appeared on Oprah and Good Morning America to talk about her incredible experience and frequently shares her story around the country.

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    • 5/5
      This book is helpful for me in dealing with my husband's chronic pain, resulting depression, and suicidal thoughts.
    • 4/5
      I couldn't put this one down, with each turn of the page I wanted to know the rest of her story. I think what really pulled me into this book was her story of survival, and her faith in God.