Anthony Gurley talks their book Deadly Dilemma | Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 7.27.26

Anthony Gurley is the author of the book, Deadly Dilemma: Suicide, Faith, and the Search for Identity and Purpose. Deadly Dilemma is a raw and intimate memoir that explores the tumultuous emotional journey of a man grappling with his past, his fears, and his place in the world. From his childhood in a poor North Carolina housing project to his struggles with self-worth and his attempts to reconcile with faith and family, Gurley paints a vivid portrait of his life. Anthony has battled poor self-image and lack of self-esteem all his life. His father told him to "Get out of the way. I can't see through muddy water" and "Don't ask me for a damn thing." Those words have haunted him as he struggled to value his own self-worth. He can’t remember ever feeling loved in his childhood from family or friends. Anthony is not famous. He is not a celebrity, an athlete, or a politician. He's an ordinary guy with a story to tell, asking that bigger question about life. He grew up in a small town in eastern North Carolina. A stellar student, he enrolled in college, where it took him ten years to get a four-year degree. He got married, started raising a family, and embarked on a lifelong career working with college students and mentors. Anthony joins the show to further talk about the context of his book.