The Stranger on the Bridge by Jonny Benjamin
The life-affirming memoir of mental health activist Jonny Benjamin and his inspirational journey from despair to hope
In my world, the word inspirational gets bandied around a lot, but Jonny Benjamin is truly deserving of that adjective-- HRH The Duke of Cambridge
Jonny Benjamin is the most inspirational man I know. His book shows us how remarkable the human spirit is. -- Bryony Gordon, bestselling author of Mad Girl
This moving memoir, which includes a contribution from his rescuer, Neil Laybourn, is a hugely inspiring account of how Benjamin became an activist and mental-health campaigner. -- Sunday Express
Brave and honest and interesting -- Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of Manual for Heartache and The Last Act of Love
Of the many books on personal experience The Stranger on the Bridge stands out in its entirely holistic approach. The reader is exposed to all angles of a complex journey - through good as much as through bad in a beautifully genuine and raw style. This book will be added to my suggested reading list to everybody interested in the field. -- Adrian Garcia, The Black Dog Campaign, SANE
You gain a unique understanding of someone living with mental illness -- OK Magazine
A personal appeal against the cultural entrenchment of the stigma that still surrounds male mental health. -- Men’s Health
His work and book shows that continuing to talk about mental illness and extending that opportunity to others, really can make the biggest difference. -- Happiful
A moving memoir looking back over these incredible achievements, as well as the many challenges that led Jonny to contemplate taking his own life. -- Jewish News
Important and life-affirming memoir. -- The Bookseller
One of the most important depictions of what it’s like to live with a mental health problem that I’ve ever read. I went away feeling empowered and reassured that I wasn’t alone. -- Bryony Acketts, Mind Media
Jonny Benjamin is the most inspirational man I know. His book shows us how remarkable the human spirit is. -- Bryony Gordon, bestselling author of Mad Girl
This moving memoir, which includes a contribution from his rescuer, Neil Laybourn, is a hugely inspiring account of how Benjamin became an activist and mental-health campaigner. -- Sunday Express
Brave and honest and interesting -- Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of Manual for Heartache and The Last Act of Love
Of the many books on personal experience The Stranger on the Bridge stands out in its entirely holistic approach. The reader is exposed to all angles of a complex journey - through good as much as through bad in a beautifully genuine and raw style. This book will be added to my suggested reading list to everybody interested in the field. -- Adrian Garcia, The Black Dog Campaign, SANE
You gain a unique understanding of someone living with mental illness -- OK Magazine
A personal appeal against the cultural entrenchment of the stigma that still surrounds male mental health. -- Men’s Health
His work and book shows that continuing to talk about mental illness and extending that opportunity to others, really can make the biggest difference. -- Happiful
A moving memoir looking back over these incredible achievements, as well as the many challenges that led Jonny to contemplate taking his own life. -- Jewish News
Important and life-affirming memoir. -- The Bookseller
One of the most important depictions of what it’s like to live with a mental health problem that I’ve ever read. I went away feeling empowered and reassured that I wasn’t alone. -- Bryony Acketts, Mind Media
Jonny Benjamin is an award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger from London. Jonny was awarded an MBE for his services to mental health and suicide prevention in the Queen’s 2017 New Year Honours List.
Britt Pflüger is a literary consultant with over 25 years’ experience in publishing. She was born in Germany and has lived and worked in the UK since graduating from King’s College London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781509846429 |
| ISBN 10 | 1509846425 |
| Title | The Stranger on the Bridge |
| Author | Jonny Benjamin |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2018-05-03 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Big Book Awards: Health & Lifestyle Award 2018 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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