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The Last Days of August

By: Jon Ronson
Narrated by: Jon Ronson
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Jon Ronson, the creator of Audible Original The Butterfly Effect, delves into the pornography industry again as he unravels the never-before-told story of what caused a beloved 23-year-old actress’s untimely death.

In December 2017, famed adult film star August Ames died by suicide in a park in the Conejo Valley. Her death came just a day after she’d been the victim of a social media pile-on by fellow porn professionals—punishment for her tweeting out something deemed homophobic.

A month later, August’s husband and pornography producer Kevin Moore connected with journalist Jon Ronson to tell the story of how cyberbullying via Twitter killed his wife. Neither of them could predict the rumors and secrets that Ronson would soon hear, revelations that hinted at a very different story—something mysterious and unexpected and terrible.

Please note: This audio features sexual content, adult language, and references to suicide and violence that may be upsetting to some listeners. Discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741-741.

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The story of a young girl abused and exploited by men, ending her life in a violent way, and an industry that consumes people with mental illnesses. Jon Ronson is an extraordinary and compassionate guide into these dark corners.

Desperately sad

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Having read about August Ames before and thinking this was a strange accident this audio makes me still think this could be murder rather than a suicide..
Her husband certainly hadn't done himself any favours through these interviews l!

Very well narrated.

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Really good, didn't know who to believe by the end just felt so sorry for poor Amber.

Complicated

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interesting piece of journalism. A great listen between books. looking forward to other Jon Ronson works.

Compelling

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This was a sad listen, but equally interesting listen. I thought Jon Ronson did an impressive job at keeping an objective narrative.

Worth a listen

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If this was a physical book, it would be a page turner! I would recommend this to anyone who has read and enjoyed other Jon Ronson books

Jon Ronson - always gripping

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Narrator great and easy to listen to even though the subject was hard to talk about.

couldn't stop until it finished

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A thought-provoking and heart-breaking investigation into personal choice, poor relationship choices, social media and ultimately human frailty. Social media and the backlash from an all too often seen, not well thought out tweet and the importance we place on the approval of one person over another. When the harshness of life starts to pile up, sadly it only takes a single straw to break the camels back.

The Straw Effect

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Enjoyed this series. I liked the journalist and his reporting style. I would recommend this.

Very interesting

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His books and audible series just keep getting better.poor jons wife must be hoping it's his last foray into the porn world where they all seem quite sad and fucked up.

Porn people are pretty fucked up

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