11/21/2008 How Do I Listen? Archived programs are streamed in the Real Audio Format. Click here to download   Hosted by: Michael Goldfarb Show Originally Aired: 7/23/2003 CALL 1 800-423-TALK Sole Survivor Allen Boyd with his dog Samson (photo by: John Coutlakis ) Email to friend Allen Boyd is the only member of his family left. All the rest, died by their own hand, victims of suicide. First, he lost his mother Sara, an elementary school teacher with movie star good looks. Next, his twin brothers, one from a shot to the head, the other from injuries sustained when he tried to jump through a plate glass window. Then, his sister, Ruth Ann, the golden child of the family, the one everyone thought would beat the family curse. And then, three years ago, after pleading with him not to give up and give in to his grief, Allen Boyd lost his beloved father. This hour, a story, stranger than fiction, about love, loss and what runs in families. The Boyd's of Chunns Cove, North Carolina. Related Links American Foundation for Suicide Prevention American Association of Suicidology "The Sole Survivor" By Susan Reinhardt, special to the Washington Post. Allen Boyd Jr., the sole survivor of his family -- his parents, brothers and sister were all the victims of their own hand David Jobes, Professor of Psychology at The Catholic University of America and past President of the American Association of Suicidology. Allen Boyd describes his attempt to save his father from suicide. listen Allen Boyd tells the story of his family, and their individual battles with suicide. listen list all Highlights... · Suspension Jeff Beck: You Had It Coming · How to Disappear Completely Radiohead: Kid A list all Music...

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