Jay's Journal
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Jay's Journal
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Jay's Journal, which is presented as an autobiographical account, is a book which tells the story of a depressed teenage boy who becomes involved with a Satanic group. After participating in several occult rituals, "Jay" believes he is being stalked by a demon named Raul. The book is based on true events of 16-year-old Alden Barrett from Pleasant Grove, Utah, who committed suicide in 1971.
Some critics have challenged the complete authenticity of this story, noting that the editor of this book, Beatrice Sparks, has filled the same role on many other "actual, anonymous diaries of teenagers" that explore such sensational themes as drug addiction, teenage pregnancy, and prostitution. These books, the most well-known of which is Go Ask Alice, serve as cautionary tales. Furthermore, although Sparks has always presented herself as the 'editor' of Jay's Journal, a search at the U.S. Copyright Office [1] reveals that she is in fact listed as the book's author.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Jay's Journal, which is presented as an autobiographical account, is a book which tells the story of a depressed teenage boy who becomes involved with a Satanic group. After participating in several occult rituals, "Jay" believes he is being stalked by a demon named Raul. The book is based on true events of 16-year-old Alden Barrett from Pleasant Grove, Utah, who committed suicide in 1971.
Some critics have challenged the complete authenticity of this story, noting that the editor of this book, Beatrice Sparks, has filled the same role on many other "actual, anonymous diaries of teenagers" that explore such sensational themes as drug addiction, teenage pregnancy, and prostitution. These books, the most well-known of which is Go Ask Alice, serve as cautionary tales. Furthermore, although Sparks has always presented herself as the 'editor' of Jay's Journal, a search at the U.S. Copyright Office [1] reveals that she is in fact listed as the book's author.
Journal Entry 2 by irenic at Second Cup - Lakeshore at Navy in Oakville, Ontario Canada on Sunday, March 5, 2006
Released 18 yrs ago (3/5/2006 UTC) at Second Cup - Lakeshore at Navy in Oakville, Ontario Canada
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I read this book as a teen. I was very good but very dark. Looks into the diary of a very confused teen. Enjoy
I read this book as a teen. I was very good but very dark. Looks into the diary of a very confused teen. Enjoy
picked this up from the ledge at Second Cup and noticed it was on Intrycksflikka's wishlist
mailed today to Intrycksflikka
Journal Entry 5 by intry from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Sunday, May 7, 2006
Thank you AceofHearts! This RABCK truly came as a surprise :-) Thank you again, can't wait to get the time to read it.
Journal Entry 6 by intry at Nummen kirjasto in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Friday, February 14, 2020
Released 4 yrs ago (2/14/2020 UTC) at Nummen kirjasto in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland
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Will leave the book in the entry hall of the library.
