One Friday in April

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A Story of Suicide and Survival

By Donald Antrim

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One Friday in April by Donald Antrim is a poignant memoir delving into the author's personal struggles with mental health and his battle against suicidal depression. Through a raw narrative, Antrim seeks to demystify the stigma surrounding mental illness, offering a deeply insightful and empathetic perspective. The book provides both a personal account and a broader commentary on the challenges faced by those fighting invisible battles, all framed within a historical and military context.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring a deeply personal reflection on mental health, especially concerning the challenges of depression. Written with an acute sense of empathy and insight, it provides an intimate look into the author's experiences, offering both a poignant memoir and a broader commentary on mental illness within society.

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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 hospitalisations, 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 with the author's own story, One Friday in April confronts the limits of our understanding of suicide. Donald Antrim's personal insights reframe suicide—whether in thought or in action—as an illness in its own right, a unique consequence of trauma and personal isolation, rather than the 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.

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One Friday in April by Donald Antrim receives praise for its unflinching exploration of mental illness and suicide, combining memoir with philosophical reflections. Reviewers highlight its engrossing narrative that intertwines personal experiences with wider societal issues, aiming to destigmatise mental health struggles. The book's vivid prose conveys the complexity and anguish of these experiences while also offering hope and insight into often misunderstood subjects.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781324050407

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Donald Antrim is the author of three novels, including Elect Mr. Robinson for a Better World, and one previous memoir, The Afterlife. He has received fellowships from the MacArthur Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, among others. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.