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Caringsoul73Senior Contributor
Hi,
Not sure where to post this but I'm looking for good reads either biography or other books centred on personal experience with mental illness.
Has anyone got any books they've read that they'd like to share?
Thank you 🙂
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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor
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SchitzoSenior Contributor
@Caringsoul73 , another good read is a book called a beautiful mind.🤗🌼💙xxx
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Caringsoul73 'Tell me I'm Here' by Jane Deveson Australian author true life story of her son's Jonathon's descent into madness. Not for the faint hearted but a very good read.
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GwynnSenior Contributor
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Caringsoul73Senior Contributor
@The-red-centaur
Hi, thanks for the book, one I haven't heard of and will definitely look into 🙂
A little tip if you don't already know, my husband used to listen to audio books on the train commuting to work sometimes. Whilst he loved actual books, it became handy in a crowded space listening to the book with earphones. Just an idea for you too. I thought there wouldn't be many but apparently there's heaps of audio books on offer these days to enjoy 😊
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Caringsoul73Senior Contributor
@Schitzo
Hi, thanks!
Yes I've read A Beautiful mind. It's a great read. I watched the movie as well and really liked it 🙂
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Caringsoul73Senior Contributor
@Bunniekins
Hi and thanks!
Will definitely check it out 🙂
Take care
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Caringsoul73Senior Contributor
@Gwynn
Hi and thank you too for these book suggestions! This is just great sharing books!
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Caringsoul73 It was my first introduction to schizophrenia. Very easy read. Thoroughly recommend it :Dx
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sara74Contributor
"The Haunted Self" by Onno Van Der Hart. Must read if you are in therapy because it helps to understand how dissociation works, and why traumatized people behave the way they do.
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