In her brave and compassionate non-fiction book Stay Alive, Min Deng explains the depths of depression and the ominous specter of suicide. She sheds light on the hidden struggles experienced from those suffering from this silent illness by drawing on personal experiences shaped by childhood mental and emotional abuse. These pages are filled with moving stories about people battling their own demons, struggling with thoughts of self-destruction or dealing with the grief of a loved one's tragic death. Min Deng bravely breaks down the stigmas associated with mental health by exposing the invisible chains that bind. This succinct yet potent book illuminates the complexities of depression with heartfelt honest and unwavering empathy, urging readers to understand the silent battles fought behind seemingly unremarkable lives. It serves as a powerful reminder of compassion's transformative power and that saving lives and healing broken souls requires love, understanding, and empathy. Stay Alive urges us all to work toward cultivating mental health rather than ignoring it. It teaches us that by illuminating the darkness, we can aid in dampening depression's hold and giving hope to those who are suffering.