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Author:
Bethanne Patrick
Publisher:
Counterpoint
Date:
May 16, 2023
Plagued by depression her entire life, it wasn't until her early fifties that writer and book critic Bethanne Patrick, advocating for her own care, received a medical diagnosis that would set her on the path to wellness and stability. Recognizing the intergenerational effects of trauma and mental health struggles, Patrick unearths the stories of her past in order to forge a better future for herself and her two daughters, dismantling the stigmas surrounding mental health challenges that can plague families into silence and resignation.
What The Reviewers Say
Patrick...courageously reveals her lifelong challenge with depression.
There are some misguided statements in the memoir.
Bracing.
Though the prose is pedestrian and often repetitive, Patrick offers valuable insight into what it means to live with a debilitating mental illness. A flawed yet candid and heartfelt memoir..
