Goodreads asked Gudjon Bergmann:

What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?

Gudjon Bergmann At the turn of the century, an acquaintance of mine tried to commit suicide. He was both a psychologist and longtime meditator—even wrote a book about meditation that I held in high regard. For the longest time, I struggled with this idea. The paradox seemed insurmountable. Meditation creates peace of mind, not longing for death, right? Fifteen years later, I wrote, "The Meditating Psychiatrist Who Tried to Kill Himself: A Novel", in an attempt to find closure. To answer your question directly: I have already used a mystery from my own life to write a book.

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