Book Description

"To be bipolar is like a hurricane always present. Like a weatherman, you must try to become an expert on hurricanes to be able to forecast movement, speed, and intensity." - Jesse Cohen.The 3dr Rail is a 58,000-word manuscript written by Jesse Cohen with Best Selling Author of Cracked Not Broken, Surviving & Thriving After A Suicide Attempt, Kevin Hines. The Third Rail is based on Jesse Cohen's true story of adventure as a struggling twenty-two-year-old Tulane Law School student living in New Orleans, Louisiana. Cohen is represented as the character "Jake Hunter" in the book. The story takes place in 1994 when the city is named "The Murder Capital of the United States." Gun violence, racism, and widespread police corruption have reached unprecedented levels. Jake's personality, genetics, the stress over his first year of law school, and his strong moral convictions create an extremely powerful and dangerous madness. As Jake's mind continues to unravel he finds himself in trouble at school, in jail, and in a mental hospital. Written in the first person, The 3rd Rail is an unprecedented opportunity to experience an epic adventure from inside the manic bipolar mind of a young man with no fear, limitless confidence, infinite powers of persuasion and seduction, exceptional cognitive abilities, and extraordinary motivation to accomplish anything he desires. "Those who've gone through mental trauma, and those that love them will find this book powerful and meaningful beyond belief." - Kevin Hines Jesse Cohen graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brandeis University and received a Juris Doctor from Tulane University in 1998. Over 15 years Cohen practiced in Framingham, Massachusetts, focusing on criminal law and civil litigation before moving south, where he started writing. Writing was not only the most challenging endeavor of Jesse's life, but also, the most rewarding because he truly believed his story may save lives. Kevin Hines is a best-selling author, global public speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience.