Discover 'One Friday in April', a gripping memoir that takes you inside the mind of acclaimed author Donald Antrim. As he recounts a haunting episode from April 2006, Antrim's story reveals the complex realities of mental health, trauma, and suicide. This powerful narrative details his struggles with fear and isolation, sharing deeply personal experiences that many may find relatable. In this brand new edition, published by W W Norton & Company in 2023, Antrim offers an insightful examination of suicide as a profound illness rather than a mere choice, challenging stigmas with his poignant reflections. 'One Friday in April' not only serves as a crucial companion to William Styron's classic, 'Darkness Visible', but also seeks to provide a voice of understanding and hope for those grappling with their own mental health challenges. With two hospitalizations, clinical trials, and the harrowing experience of ECT, this memoir sheds light on the intricacies of recovery and the ongoing fight against the shadows of despair. Don’t miss your chance to explore this essential piece of literature that aims to enlighten and support. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781324050407. Year: 2023.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781324050407
Year: 2023
Publisher: W W Norton & Company


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As the sun lowered in the sky one Friday afternoon in April 2006, acclaimed author Donald Antrim found himself on the roof of his Brooklyn apartment building, afraid for his life. In this moving memoir, Antrim vividly recounts what led him to the roof and what happened after he came back down: two hospitalizations, weeks of fruitless clinical trials, the terror of submitting to ECT-and the saving call from David Foster Wallace that convinced him to try it-as well as years of fitful recovery and setback.

Through a clear and haunting reckoning withthe author'sownstory,One Friday in Aprilconfronts thelimitsof our understanding of suicide.Donald Antrim'spersonal insightsreframe suicide-whether in thought or in action-asanillness in its own right,a unique consequence of trauma and personal isolation,rather thanthe choice of a depressed person.

A necessary companion to William Styron's classic? Darkness Visible, this profound, insightful work sheds light on the tragedy and mystery of suicide, offering solace that may save lives.