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  • Title: Diary of a Suicide
  • Author: Wallace E. Baker
  • Narrator: Lee Smalley
  • Length: 02:16:45
  • Version: Abridged
  • Release Date: 05/01/2017
  • Publisher: LibriVox
  • Genre: Non-Fiction, Psychology
  • ISBN13: SABLIB9787813

Dear fellow book lovers,

Listening to Diary of a Suicide by Wallace E. Baker was a deeply moving and haunting experience. Narrated by Lee Smalley, this audiobook is a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the mind of a young man grappling with despair, isolation, and the overwhelming weight of his own thoughts. The diary, written in the days leading up to the author’s suicide, is both a personal confession and a poignant exploration of mental illness.

Lee Smalley’s narration is understated yet powerful. His calm, measured tone allows the words to speak for themselves, drawing you into the emotional landscape of the diary. There’s a quiet intensity to his delivery that makes the experience feel intimate, almost as if you’re listening to the thoughts of someone you know.

What struck me most about this work was its honesty. Baker doesn’t shy away from expressing his deepest fears, frustrations, and regrets. He writes about his struggles with relationships, his feelings of inadequacy, and his inability to find meaning in life. At times, his words are filled with anger and bitterness; at others, they’re tinged with a heartbreaking sense of resignation. It’s a stark reminder of how isolating mental illness can be, even when surrounded by people who care.

One of the most poignant aspects of the diary is Baker’s awareness of his own condition. He writes about his suicidal thoughts with a clarity that’s both unsettling and deeply sad. He knows he’s spiraling, yet he feels powerless to stop it. This self-awareness makes the diary all the more tragic, as you can’t help but wish he had found the help he so desperately needed.

The audiobook also raises important questions about mental health and how society addresses it. Listening to Baker’s words, I couldn’t help but wonder how different his story might have been if he had access to the resources and support available today. It’s a sobering reminder of how far we’ve come—and how much further we still have to go.

Diary of a Suicide is not an easy listen, but it’s an important one. It’s a deeply human story that sheds light on the complexities of mental illness and the profound impact it can have on an individual’s life. While it’s heartbreaking to know how Baker’s story ends, his diary serves as a powerful testament to the importance of compassion, understanding, and mental health awareness.

If you’re looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant audiobook, this is one that will stay with you long after the final words.

Warmest regards,
Prof. Emily Chen