Nicki heard of her sister's mental health crisis 11 days before Michelle died by suicide. The community in rural New South Wales were in shock and disbelief. How could the beautiful, bubbly social worker take her own life? A woman of faith and vision, of compassion and wisdom - gone.


What happened in the lead up to this tragedy? How did four hospitals let a New South Wales health employee - one of their own - slip through the cracks? Michelle, who was a champion for justice, fell at the hands of the silent killer - mental illness.


Is there hope for the heart that's hurting from the sudden loss of a loved one? And how can we help our friends, family members and colleagues if they feel suicidal?


Precious Michelle: A Sister Reminisces a Life Lost to Suicide celebrates the life of one lost too soon and offers hope to those bereaved by suicide, and those worried that one day they may be.