The Burn Journals
The Burn Journals by Brent Runyon, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2004, is a poignant memoir that recounts the author’s harrowing experience following a suicide attempt at the age of 14. In this first edition, Runyon provides a detailed account of his time in a children’s burn unit, the painful medical procedures he endured, and the subsequent rehabilitation process. The narrative offers a candid exploration of his mental state during this challenging period, shedding light on the complexities of recovery and the daunting transition back to everyday life.
Readers will find an unflinching portrayal of Runyon’s thoughts, fears, and hopes as he navigates the aftermath of his attempt and the journey toward healing. The Burn Journals delves into significant social issues surrounding mental health and suicide, presenting a deeply personal story that resonates on a universal level. With 374 pages, this memoir invites readers to engage with the raw emotions and realities of a young person’s struggle for survival and the quest for normalcy.
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BRENT RUNYON WAS 14 years old when he set himself on fire.
This is a true story.
InThe Burn Journals, Runyon describes that devastating suicide attempt and his recovery over the following year. He takes us into the Burn Unit in a children’s hospital and through painful burn care and skin-grafting procedures. Then to a rehabilitation hospital, for intensive physical, occupational, and psychological therapy. And then finally back home, to the frightening prospect of entering high school.
But more importantly, Runyon takes us into his own mind. He shares his thoughts and hopes and fears with such unflinching honesty that we understand—with a terrible clarity—what it means to want to kill yourself and how it feels to struggle back toward normality.
Intense, exposed, insightful,The Burn Journalsis a deeply personal story with universal reach. It is impossible to look away. Impossible to remain unmoved.
This truly riveting memoir is a spectacular debut for a talented new writer.
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