Tsurumi argues that in a "stifling" society with immense pressure to succeed, knowing one can "escape" at any time through suicide can actually make life easier to bear. He views the manual as a mental "relief" or a safety net for those at their breaking point. Rejection of Common Questions:
Unlike most literature on the subject, the book is written as a matter-of-fact "how-to" manual rather than a philosophical or psychological study. Clinical Approach: Tsurumi argues that in a "stifling" society with