A Room of One’s Own and the WI Book Festival are delighted to welcome Darryl “DMC” McDaniels for a reading from his inspiring new memoir, Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide! This event will be held at Madison Central Library on the 3rd floor. Please note, the book description below and presentation discuss depression and suicidal thoughts.

In this surprising and moving memoir, the legendary rap star and cofounder of Run D.M.C. keeps it a hundred percent, speaking out about his battle with depression and overcoming suicidal thoughts—one of the most devastating yet little known health issues plaguing the black community today.

As one third of the legendary rap group Run D.M.C., Darryl “DMC” McDaniels—aka Legendary MC, The Devastating Mic Controller, and the King of Rock—had it all: talent, money, fame, prestige. While hitting #1 on the Billboard charts was exhilarating, the group’s success soon became overwhelming. A creative guy who enjoyed being at home alone or with his family, DMC turned to alcohol to numb himself, a retreat that became an addiction. For years, he went through the motions.

But in 1997, when intoxication could no longer keep the pain at bay, he plunged into severe depression and became suicidal. He wasn’t alone. During the same period, suicide became the number three leading cause of death among black people—a health crisis that continues to this day.

Event address:
201 W Mifflin St
Madison, WI 53703-2218

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