The Burn Journals is a remarkable memoir that delves into the depths of teenage despair and the arduous journey of recovery. In 1991, fourteen-year-old Brent Runyon came home from school, doused his bathrobe in gasoline, put it on, and lit a match. He suffered third-degree burns over 85% of his body and spent the next year recovering in hospitals and rehab facilities.

During that year of physical recovery, Runyon began to question what he’d done, undertaking the complicated journey from near-death back to high school, and from suicide back to the emotional mainstream of life.

This book offers an insightful look into the mind of a young boy grappling with intense emotions and finding his way back to life. The Burn Journals is an inspiring story of resilience and hope, perfect for readers interested in understanding the complexities of mental health and the power of recovery.