I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye

Raw Grief Told With Unflinching Honesty

Written byIvan Maisel

Narrated byIvan Maisel

Length7h46m

Release dateOctober 26, 2021

GenreBiographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellness, Psychology & Mental Health

Languageenglish

★★★★☆ 4.8 (3 ratings)

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Author	Ivan Maisel
Narrator	Ivan Maisel
Runtime	7h46m
Published	October 26, 2021
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (3 ratings)
Categories	Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellness, Psychology & Mental Health, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Parenting & Personal Development, Personal Development, Grief & Loss
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

‘I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye’ is a deeply personal journey through grief that will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss. Ivan Maisel, the same insightful writer behind ESPN’s popular podcast, narrates his own story with an unflinching honesty that makes this audiobook both compelling and heartbreaking. Through intimate details of his relationship with son Max, Maisel explores how their complicated bond shaped his understanding of love and loss. The narration is particularly poignant; as a listener, you feel the weight of Maisel’s pain through his voice, making every moment deeply affecting.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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The narration by Ivan Maisel himself is one of this audiobook's greatest strengths. His deep, resonant voice perfectly conveys the sorrow and vulnerability he experienced after Max’s suicide in 2015. The story is painfully raw, filled with moments of both heartache and profound insight into the complexities of parenthood. While the pacing can feel slow at times, it allows for a poignant exploration of Maisel's emotional landscape. One might argue that the book could benefit from slightly more structure to keep listeners engaged throughout its 7+ hours, but the overall impact is undeniable. This audiobook is not just about losing a child; it’s about finding strength in grief and understanding love through tragedy.

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