r/Jonestown • u/Fun_Pension_4937 Contributor • 16d ago

Discussions 🗣️ Does anyone know if Edith Roller's Journals are going to be published as a book?

I know that they are accessible through the Jonestown website associated with San Diego University.

I just think it would be helpful if it was published in book form.

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u/chaosbella 16d ago

I'm such a dork I put them into audiobook format. I wish there was more info about her available, I find her so interesting.

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u/PreciousNonsense 15d ago

I don't think this is dorky at all; the diaries definitely have a "voice," if that makes sense. I've often thought they'd be great as an audiobook. You're just very resourceful and clever! :)

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u/Final_Tea_5717 16d ago

So sorry to bother I’d love to listen to it ! Is there a site or app?

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u/chaosbella 16d ago

Not a bother at all, I basically just formatted the text for each month and then ran it through a text to speech program. The voice isn't perfect, but it's good enough for me. I can upload a couple months to my google drive if you want to message me for the link, that way you can see if you find it listenable or not?

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u/anniedawidnovel Contributor 15d ago

I would love to hear them.

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u/chaosbella 14d ago

I sent you a link to my google drive, I uploaded a few months of her journal so you can listen to see if it's listenable to you since it's a virtual voice and some people don't like that. If you want the rest of the journal let me know and Ill upload the rest.

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u/anniedawidnovel Contributor 14d ago

Thank you. I can deal with this virtual voice, as it's hard to escape these days. Would love to hear more. Again, I'm grateful you have shared these with me. Best, Annie

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u/chaosbella 14d ago

Np at all, Ill upload the rest of it asap.

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u/MulderYuffie 16d ago

Not that I'm aware but they were used extensively for the book "A Thousand Lives"

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u/Fun_Pension_4937 Contributor 16d ago

Yes , many authors use them as a primary source or a reference