Ned Vizzini

When I was recently at Barnes N Noble, I got another book by Ned Vizzini.  I had already read his book Teen Angst? Naaah... and enjoyed it quite a bit.  This one was called It's Kind of a Funny Story and was about a teenager that had to go into a hospital for 5 days because he was depressed and suicidal.  I was drawn to the book for various reasons, and knew that it would be very good.  As I began reading, I couldn't put the book down, and read it straight through (minus when I had to help customers).

I really suggest this one, especially if you can relate in any way to being depressed or suicidal.  It makes you think a bit, and can help you see things in a new light.