- Paperback: 318 pages
- Publisher: Booksurge Publishing (September 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 143920487X
- ISBN-13: 978-1439204870
- Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 20.3 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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A Gripping Page Turner, Sep 27 2008
By J. Cameron "bookworm" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Edgewise (Paperback)
Jan Stites has written a truly compelling account of a woman who confronts her inner demons. Simone is in the midst of an emotional meltdown and finds herself in unfamiliar territory with people whom she had always considered "others". As she grapples with her own issues she discovers her shared humanity with these others. The characters become so alive that reading this book is almost like watching a movie. It's so real, so moving, so heartfelt that the story pulls you along like a rip tide. Stites' thoughtful yet vernacular language engages your mind as well as your heart. I highly recommend this very powerful book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A beautifully written book, Sep 28 2008
By Joan Diamond "Avid Reader" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Edgewise (Paperback)
I couldn't put this book down. It is a beautifully told story....compelling, insightful and heartfelt. The characters are unforgettable. It's amazing read !!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Compelling characters make for an engaging story, Feb 18 2009
By Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Edgewise (Paperback)
As a psychologist, I was intrigued by the plot of this book. It is the story of Simone, a 40-year old teacher, outwardly successful, who suddenly has a breakdown in front of her students. It comes to light that she has been engaging in self-injurious behavior--cutting herself on her thighs--and her principal suspends her from teaching pending that she receive treatment. With no income, the only therapy that Simone can afford is Oakwood Hospital, a day treatment center where Simone, white and middle class, is surrounded by mostly black, lower-class patients, many of whom are angry, resentful, and seriously mentally ill.Given my own professional background, there were some aspects of Simone's treatment that I did not find to be wholly realistic. However, I soon became engaged in author Jan Stites' story, so any issues I had were easy to overlook. Stites has strong narrative skills, and she has created compelling characters in Simone and her fellow hospital patients, particularly Satch. I definitely cared about what happened to this odd little group of people, and so I eagerly read through the book to the end.
Overall, I found this book an interesting, worthwhile read, and I would definitely consider reading another novel by this author in the future.
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