We are so proud to congratulate Christian Rück on receiving the prestigious August Prize 2024 in the category of “Non-Fiction Book of the Year” for his remarkable work, “Ett liv värt att leva: Varför självmord blev människans följeslagare” (A Life Worth Living: Why Suicide Became Humanity’s Companion).
Award Motivation:
“A book about suicide in history, culture, and in our consciences. Christian Rück writes with nuance, deep insight, and a liberating clarity about this incredibly difficult subject. Seemingly anecdotal, the short stories about individuals who have taken, considered, or feared ending their lives form a cohesive whole. This book connects with anyone who has been touched by life’s darkness, those who stood by, and those who have read or heard about it without being directly affected. A book that successfully navigates through and beyond the taboos surrounding the subject.”
Rücklab - Psychiatry research at Karolinska Institutet 