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The Suicide Magnet: Inside the Battle to Erect a Safety Barrier on Toronto's Bloor Viaduct
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Paul McLaughlin (Author)
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The inside story of the grassroots fight to have a suicide barrier erected on Toronto's "bridge of death."
Most Torontonians have no idea their city once hosted the second most popular suicide magnet in North America, narrowly behind the Golden Gate Bridge. Since its completion in 1918, more than 400 people jumped to their death from the Bloor Viaduct, which spans the cavernous Don Valley.
That number might still be rising if not for the tireless efforts of a group of volunteers, led by two citizens, who fought City Hall for years to get a suicide barrier erected. Not only did they win, they brought to light valuable research on how barriers actually lower suicide numbers overall, and saved numerous lives. The resulting barrier - The Luminous Veil - has been praised for its ingenious and inspiring design.
The Suicide Magnet tells how the battle was won, and explores the ongoing efforts to help those suffering from mental health challenges. Illustrations, unspecified
About the Author
Paul McLaughlin is a highly experienced and award-winning freelance writer, broadcaster, and teacher. The author of 2022's Asking the Best Questions, he has written numerous books, articles, and playscripts. He lives in Toronto, where he teaches professional writing at York University.
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- Contributor: Paul McLaughlin
- Imprint: Dundurn Group Ltd
- ISBN13: 9781459751408
- Number of Pages: 248
- Packaged Dimensions: 152x228x25mm
- Packaged Weight: 340
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Dundurn Group Ltd
- Release Date: 2024-01-18
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Paul McLaughlin is a highly experienced and award-winning freelance writer, broadcaster, and teacher. The author of 2022's Asking the Best Questions, he has written numerous books, articles, and playscripts. He lives in Toronto, where he teaches professional writing at York University.
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