To Die Before You Die: The True Story of My Journey Through Life and Mental Illness

This is an inspirational story about life and mental illness that will not only inspire those suffering from depression and bi-polar, but will leave all readers with a higher understanding of life. It is the true story of Melvin Ricks, who, after surviving an abusive and poverty-stricken childhood, would become a husband, a father, and a successful attorney. However, at the peak of his career, Mr. Ricks is overtaken by his illness which destroys everything he had accomplished, and nearly takes his life. And it is only until he discovers what it means to: die before you die, does be began truly live for the very first time.