A sparkling search for answers, family, and a place to call home. Pennsylvania, 1940s. The only life Brighton Friedrich has ever known is the one she has endured within the dreary walls of Riverside Home–the rural asylum where she was born. A nurse, Joann, has educated and raised Brighton, whose mother is a patient at the hospital. But Joann has also kept vital information from Brighton–secrets … Brighton–secrets that if ever revealed would illuminate Brighton’s troubling past and the circumstances that confine her to Riverside. Brighton’s best friend is a boy she calls Angel, and as they grow up together and face the bleak future that awaits them, they determine to make a daring escape.
Nothing can prepare Brighton and Angel for life beyond Riverside’s walls. They have no legal identities, very little money, and only a few leads toward a safe place to land. As they struggle to survive in a world they’ve never seen before, they must rely on each other and the kindness of strangers–some of whom may prove more dangerous than the asylum they’ve fled.
Narrated in Elizabeth Byler Younts’s gorgeous style, this poignant and heartbreaking novel explores the power of resilience, the gift of friendship, and the divine beauty to be found in the big, bright world–if only we’re willing to look.
Praise for The Bright Unknown:
“A beautifully woven story of a young woman’s journey to understanding that the past shapes us but does not define us, and that it is love that gives us the courage to live like we believe it. With prose that is luminous and lyrical, The Bright Unknown is a compelling read from the first page to the last.” –Susan Meissner
“With evocative prose and rich detail, Younts draws us into the humanity and hurt of a little examined chapter in American history. Her poignant details will break open your heart, but, with skillful beauty, she makes Brighton–and us–whole again in this wonderful story of hope, grace, and love.” –Katherine Reay
“Elizabeth Byler Younts writes with heart, a poet’s pen, and courage. This is I knew when I read The Solace of Water. This was reinforced with my reading of her newest offering. Younts has given us a story which is at once powerful and compassionate, revealing and dignified, heartrending and lyric. Compelling and infused with hope of redemption, The Bright Unknown ushers readers on a journey of empathy. I, for one, am grateful to have read it.” –Susie Finkbeiner
“As bold as it is beautiful, as haunting as it is full of hope, The Bright Unknown is a story that will latch onto the minds and hearts of readers, and not easily let go. With luscious language that gives birth to unforgettable characters, Younts is not afraid to explore the dark places for the sake of finding light. I could not put this novel down!” –Heidi Chiavaroli
- Stand-alone historical novel set in the twentieth century
- Book length: approximately 110K words
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Every now and then I read a book that I’m not sure how to describe it, and this is one of those. I’m not going to repeat what you can read in the book’s description, but my impressions of the story.
This story is very well-written. It’s painful to read the childhood stories of Angel and Nell, but it’s compelling reading. There’s such a contrast all throughout the book between darkness/ hopelessness and light/hope. This is not light-hearted reading, but it’s well worth the time to read this story. Written from Nell’s point of view, the reader senses her desperation and determination to escape the asylum and find a normal, fulfilling life. As we go back and forth between Nell’s past and present, we see how she grows to become a remarkably brave, caring woman. This is a story you won’t soon forget. I’m predicting this book will be nominated for some awards, and deservedly so.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
This is a story of contrasts; dark and light, hope and despair, isolation and freedom. Born in an asylum for the mentally ill in 1923, Brighton Friedrich’s life revolves around her extremely unstable mother, the care she receives from a loving nurse, and her friendship with a lonely albino child named Angel, who is a patient in the children’s ward.
Trapped in a life over which she has no control and no hope of changing, Brighton meets Grace Douglass, a young woman sent to the institution by her parents for behavioral issues. Grace introduces Brighton to the outside world through her stories and her love of photography. Filled with despair and faced with the loss of her friends, Brighton struggles to find a way to save herself and her friends as they slip deeper into the life of the asylum.
Having no exposure to the outside world, Brighton and Angel are naïve and ill-equipped to deal with the real world. Relying on the God’s guidance and protection and basic human kindness, Brighton and Angel find a way out. Their poignant, courageous story is told in an evocative, emotional manner that will leave the reader haunted by their story long after the last page is closed.
This novel is filled with historical detail regarding the institutionalizing of people during the 1930’s and their care. Frightening details bring to life the treatments such as hydrotherapy, insulin shock, sterilization, and lobotomy, the patients underwent in the name of medical care. The book shows the true courage and strength it took to survive in one of these facilities for someone who had no mental health issues. I highly recommend this amazingly, unique story of Brighton and Angel and their journey to find a life and peace.
This ARC copy was received from Thomas Nelson Publishers and Netgalley.com. The above thoughts and opinions are wholly my own.
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‘I knew that being a resident of the Riverside Home For The Insane was not how everyone else in the world lived. But it has been my life since birth.’
Brighton was born in the insane asylum because her mother was a patient there. She knew no other life. A nurse educated and raised her inside that dreary place. Brighton finds an albino not and names him Angel because he has no name. They grow up together in this put. Years later they escape but are completely unprepared for life in the world.
Poignantly told but heartbreaking, this will haunt you after the last page is turned. A very sad book.
*My thanks to Thomas Nelson Publishers for a copy of this book via Net Galley. The opinion stated here is entirely my own.
There are certain books I read that the prose seems to drape all over me and infuse me with a sense of being in the story. “The Bright Unknown” by Elizabeth Byler Younts is one of those books. She makes you feel the emotions, the fear, the despair of the wonderful characters. We need to know the history of the “insane asylums”; the poor treatment, the lack of real knowledge, the excuses people used to rid themselves of “problems” by condemning them to these places, in order to see how far the medical field has come and to ensure we never go back to those times. There are grief and despair throughout these pages. There are also boundless love and unfathomable hope that we could all use today.
Review of The Bright Unknown by Elizabeth Byler Younts: I went out on a limb getting this book, I passed it over once then saw that JustReads had it on tour and figured that maybe since I was seeing it everywhere I should try it out . . . I knew that it would be a hard book to read with everything that happened in asylums in history but WOW I didn’t expect it to be so very emotional.
The characters were so lifelike and their struggles so heartrending that I felt their every emotion with a hurting heart.
This heartbreaking, emotion searing, unusual love filled, story is a need to read for all.
And how have I not read this author’s work before?
Rating: 5 stars.
Recommendation: 16/18 up for violence, abuse, mistreatment, and racism.
Verse: Luke 6:38
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. (King James Version)
Disclaimer: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
This book is original in every way. Great characters and some amahistory on the institutions that used to be. Definitely recommend this book!
“All I knew of regular girls came from books. But my fictional friends Heidi, Pollyanna, Betsy, Anne, Sarah—none of them had regular lives either. So perhaps there were no regular girls anywhere.”
In evocative prose, Elizabeth Byler Younts draws us into the world of Brighton and Angel, a pair of Dickensian-type innocents who shine the light of kindness and courage in some very dark places.
Brighton and Angel meet while incarcerated in a mental institution as children, where their formative years are spent. There, they witness firsthand the callous treatment of women exhiled because of schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, postpartum depression, etc. Some are committed simply because their families wish to be rid of them.
Brighton and Angel find comfort in books, songs, nurturing adults, and each other. Still, I found parts of this story tough to read and, at first, wanted to leave this fictional world behind.
However, the story worked on me and revealed my prejudices. As I allowed myself to be pulled into the book, I saw a reason to value the characters—for these poor women, no matter how far gone they were, recognized and responded to love.
And though many of them were severely limited, they gave back whatever affection and hope they could.
For me, this story became an encouraging reminder that God’s love can penetrate whatever traps us—prison walls, disordered minds, unforgiving hearts—and free us from mistaken prejudices, evildoers, and even ourselves. I won’t soon forget it!
So reader friends, my recommendation is that you spend some time with this unique, weighty story. You can safely dive into this fictional world, because there will be hope and goodness and dreams-come-true for Brighton and Angel—though not exactly in the way you might envision.
Just remember that “the darkest night produces the brightest stars.”
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for giving me the opportunity to read this book.
Quotes I liked . . .
“The sun and I are old friends, and she greets me with a nod as I walk beneath her veil of heat. The walk to my mailbox that’s at the end of a long drive has been part of my daily routine for years. Sometimes I amble down the natural path twice, just for the fresh air, but mostly to remind myself that I can. I don’t take freedom for granted.”
“The fresh, rain-soaked whiffs were suffocated in the stale spaces of this place. It was more than simply moist and dank and smelling like rot, more than the decay of daft dreams, more than misery joining the beating of hearts. It was death itself. The scattered remains of us—the barely living—our eyes, ears, hearts, and souls lying like remnants everywhere. The older nurse squared my shoulders and tried to fix my hospital gown and hair. I knew, however, that I was nowhere pretty enough to be fixed. Weeds bloomed, but that didn’t make them flowers.”
“‘All things bright and beautiful.’ I sang it as loud as I could, and because I only knew the first four lines, I just repeated them over and over. When I got to the last line I stopped and yelled it as loud as I could in the sky. ‘The Lord God made them all.’”
“The one who had taught me to jump rope, to read, and to be very quiet when any visitors were in the ward and I wasn’t to be seen . . . One of the first to rock me to sleep.She’d been one of the many women who had been brought to the hospital because she was too sad to get out of bed and care for her own children. No one had ever come back for her. By the time I was born, she was over fifty and had spent over twenty years in the hospital. She was a fixture on the ward.”
“I knew she was humming for me. It reminded me of a lullaby, and the melody warmed the cold air and my breathing met the slow and even tempo. This mother of mine understood me better than anyone understood her.”
“The flowering weeping willow’s boughs reached for me in the summery breath. It called out to me. Come to me. Let my delicate white tears fall over you. I extended my hand, even though I knew the branches were too far away to let their beauty cry over me.”
“Why anyone would think something akin to a prison sentence would bring back happiness and sanity, I will never understand. It is strange to think that people felt better turning those deemed flawed invisible. That putting them out of sight was what was important. I’m sure there were those who had good intentions and believed the doctors were only trying to help, with a copy of the Hippocratic oath on the wall in every office. No, many families weren’t to blame. Naivety and ignorance aren’t sins, after all. But I’m not sure the hurt they caused is entirely forgivable.”
“My little word is feather light in the air and travels around the graves, greeting them. My throat is filled with knots and tears and a bittersweet joy I can’t explain. For several long minutes we sit there. We don’t speak but let the voices from our past rise up to meet us, to welcome us, and to be grateful that we’d shared so much life and love.”
A good read
Yet all I mentioned, it was so incredibly sad, yet hopeful. Amazing that people use to be treated this way. So glad there have been strides made to help the mentally ill.
Had trouble putting it down. Wanted to see what was next.
Exquisite. Heartbreaking. Redemptive. Easily the most unforgettable book I’ve read in the past two years.
I finished The Bright Unknown a few days ago and I’m still suffering a book hangover. I still miss Bright and Angel and Joann, and I’m still thinking of the poor ladies of Riverside Home, an asylum where Bright and Angel grow up. I LOVE emotional, gritty stories that leave readers with light after visiting the shadows, and The Bright Unknown does this beautifully.
While this story isn’t an easy read, it’s brimming with grace and truth. One scene in particular gutted me, speaking into a situation in my life that I’ve struggled with.
I’m grateful this author shares her gift of storytelling with readers, and I highly recommend this moving historical.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This is the story of Brighton Friedrich, born within the walls of the Riverside Home for the Insane. We are first introduced to her in 1990, when she is in her mid-60’s, and the Riverside Home is being razed to make way for a new community center. Brighton has gone on to make a life for herself outside the Riverside Home, but a reporter contacts Brighton after tracking her down through some belongings left at the home. Brighton then alternates timelines to tell us her story of how she was not only born there but, surprisingly, she spent her entire childhood, adolescence and teen years there. Her mother was a patient, the inmates were her friends and a nurse tried her best to take care of her. I did find the premise a bit far-fetched, especially as we get deeper into her life story and more tidbits are revealed. I also found her escape a bit absurd.
The central themes throughout the book are love, loyalty, friendship, endurance, strength. Brighton recounts the horrors of growing up at the Riverside, and the material is heavy reading. At that time, women were kept in asylums (much is made of the use of this word throughout the book, as Riverside certainly wasn’t providing protection) by husbands looking for an alternative to divorce, as a means of instilling obedience and compliance in their wives, or just because no one knew how to treat mental illness at the time. In essence, many were institutionalized and driven insane by their surroundings, living conditions and the inhumane treatments forced on them.
The writing is lyrical and I loved the writing style. So, why didn’t I like the book more? First, the character development was sketchy. I was not as invested in them as I thought I should have been and some dialogue is just mawkish. Second, a lot of the stories were repeated. We would see it through Brighton’s eyes as she lived it in 1940-something, then again she would retell it in 1990. Also, the same types of things were repeated over and over within the 600 pages of this book. It’s heavy reading and, as much as I don’t want to sound dismissive of the story, it just dragged on. Third, not enough time was spent on Brighton’s life after Riverside and before 1990. And fourth, the ending was predictable. I saw it coming, as much as I wanted to think the author wasn’t going to go in that direction.
A heartbreakingly poignant story of friendship, resilience, survival, courage and hope.
Brighton Friedrich has never known a life beyond the walls of the Riverside Home, an asylum for the insane and unwanted. She was born there, where her mother is a patient. She makes friends among the patients, bonding with a beautiful boy affected by albinism, whom she names Angel, and a girl abandoned by her parents named Grace.
She and her friends makes plans to escape the asylum, for a chance at life on the outside. But are she and Angel ready to face the challenges and dangers of a world they have never experienced?
Told through the eyes of Brighton, rolling forward and back in time through the years as she remembers the painful years in the asylum as well as the friends, betrayals and struggle for survival. Beautifully written this book took me captive, as I sympathized with Brighton’s horrible plight, clinging to piece after piece of shattered hope.
Secrets are revealed as the time rolls forward and back, yet there are many surprises and twists along the way. I love how the author was able to write such complex and developed characters, no one was all good or all bad, and I loved the challenge of accepting each of them as they were.
Overall, a poignant and heartbreaking read that at times was hard to continue, yet the gimmers of hope kept me holding on along with Brighton. Filled with hope, in even the most stark of places, this is a heartfelt read that you won’t soon forget, well worth the read!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
My Thoughts on The Bright Unknown:
I was intrigued by this novel because of the mental health aspect. As a nurse who has worked mental health, I’m always interested in what mental health treatment was like before this day and age. It was rough and it was hard I know but there were bright spots as well. Enter The Bright Unknown.
This novel is about a young girl who has spent her entire life within the walls of a mental health asylum. Her mother gave birth to her there and neither has left.
Follow her journey of finding out who she is and what the world is really like by reading this great book.
This is the first book by this author that I’ve read. I love the story behind the book! For me, it is always so neat to find out the why behind something. I will listen to a song on the radio and want to know the why behind it. Why did that happen, what was it inspired by, etc? This book has a great story behind it and it only made me enjoy it more!
I recommend this book. It’s a great one. I really enjoyed getting to know Brighton and follow her along her journey to find out who she really is. Plus it’s always fun to see someone seeing the real world for the first time!
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
The Bright Unknown by Elizabeth Byler Younts is a rare gem, a masterpiece of lyrical writing, rich characterization, sublime storytelling, emotion and hope. I was about to give up on ever finding a novel of this high quality in the Christian fiction genre. It’s not an easy read nor a fast one, but rather a compelling read that begs to be experienced. Kindness, caring, and innocence are contrasted with ignorance and greed. With a timeless relevancy, it forces us to examine the way we perceive those who are different, to see beyond the diagnosis. My mind, heart and emotions were captured with the first sentence and never wavered.
The Bright Unknown is Brighton’s story, a young girl born and raised at the Riverside Home for the Insane in the 1940s era. Life there was all she had known and was therefore normal, until suddenly it wasn’t – all because of a girl named Grace. Brighton’s friendship with another resident, who she named Angel, is priceless. The plight of the patients is hard to read, for in a time when ignorance abounded regarding mental illness, some were there simply because their families wanted them committed.
One strength of this story is the author’s exquisite prose and I savored every word and nuance of expression. This is just one example … “The flowering weeping willow’s boughs reached for me in the summery breath. It called out to me. Come to me. Let my delicate white tears fall over you. I extended my hand, even though I knew the branches were too far away to let their beauty cry over me.”
The Bright Unknown may seem like a dark story – and it is – but themes of hope, forgiveness and redemption are woven throughout. The conclusion is so very satisfying. The writing of Elizabeth Byler Younts is not to be missed, and The Bright Unknown goes on my “best of the best” list.
Very highly recommended.
I received a copy of this book through JustRead Tours and Thomas Nelson. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
In the dark and dusty hallway of the asylum lives a mother and daughter. I felt shivers race down my arms as I began to read this story . It is hard to imagine what it was like long ago to be in a place where there was no where to go. Day after day you see your mother tortured by the demons in her mind. Brighton grows up in this place where only the forgotten and unwanted are. There is no way this story will not get into the crevices of your mind as you weep and applaud the girl that wants to go beyond the four walls of a hospital.
There are so many secrets buried between the cracks of the hospital that it is frightening. Brighton overhears something about her friend Angel that shakes her to the core. It was hard to read how Brighton was treated when she threatened to tell what was going on. A young girl tied to a chair and treated like one of the patients became a nightmare that was hard to wake up from.
I enjoyed reading about Angel and Grace. I think with them being there with Brighton it helped her to cope with her need for stability. It was interesting to go back and forth in time and learn who Nell was. Each chapter is intense and the book consumed me. It was dark at times but the author is able to shine hope and forgiveness between the pages. Brighton wants so bad to live outside the hospital but knows it may never happen. You can feel her desperation to live a normal life as she accepts that she is trapped in a world where people are dropped off and forgotten.
The power the hospital has over their patients in this story is unimaginable. What person thinks it is right to sterilize women to prevent pregnancy against their will? How can they justify medication to keep patients quiet and out of touch with reality? This hospital is an example of what happened to people long ago when they knew very little about mental health. Trapped in their bodies were people needing love and compassion, but instead received cold shoulders and uncaring attitudes.
I don’t think I have read a story that is so realistic as this one. The author has a knack for weaving characters that tear at your heart while at the same time wanting to pray for them. I am impressed with how the story flows so easily from the past to present. Along the way secrets are revealed that I didn’t expect. The faith element is not overwhelming but with the perfect blend of hope. It is easy to get so caught up in the story that everything around you becomes a blur. The selfishness by adults in this book is deplorable. They were more worried about what others would think instead of accepting their own child. I have heard about getting lost in the system, but this became more of a cover up.
There is a big significance in the meaning of names in this book. I know that I have never liked my name because people usually pronounce it wrong. What if you have always been called by a particular name only to find out it was not your given name? This is a big part of the story which I was fascinated by. A name is one’s identity and it stays with you forever.
The journey the author takes us on is one I will never forget. I couldn’t wait to see if Grace would ever be found or what happens to Angel. One decision make by different people change the lives of three very important characters in this story. I admire the author for the way she is able to take words and create a story that gives you hope, forgiveness and most of all peace.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
“But I am ready to find those buried souls and love them and remind anyone who will listen that the invisible still exist.”
Every once in a while, an author comes along who transforms the genre with work that is exquisitely written and original. This is one of the most exciting moments for book reviewers, finding a diamond among the other gems. There are few Christian books that I choose to review that I end up truly not liking, but even so, certain ones sincerely rise above the rest. Elizabeth Younts’ “The Bright Unknown” definitely makes this exceptional list.
From the moment I began reading, I found myself mesmerized. Drawn into the life of the protagonist, Brighton, I was immediately absorbed and became more emotionally engaged with each page. Younts adeptly employs a dual timeline, recounting Brighton’s early life in the Riverside asylum in the early 1940s interspersed with scenes from her life at age 67. At first, the narrative projects a whimsical aura during Brighton’s adolescence, but the veil is removed early on, and the rest of the story exudes a sobering darkness. The author does not flinch away from the realities of twentieth-century mental asylums, yet relates them in a clean manner, demonstrating that unpleasant and even horrific happenings can be told without profanity or graphic detail. If there is one element that I would like to see changed, it would be to increase the faith aspect, which is subtle.
“The Bright Unknown” is haunting and will linger long after turning the final page, but not necessarily for the reasons that you might think. What makes this book shine is how thought-provoking it is. Instead of being outright terror-ridden like most asylum-based novels, this one lies more on the level of trauma. The trauma of losing one’s identity and the trauma of not knowing one’s identity in the first place. This story is rife with symbolism and layers of complexity. And I love that! The restraints are not always physical, but sometimes emotional as well. The characters’ psychological profiles drive the plot in more ways than one, entangling and interweaving them. Brighton’s situation is so unique and raises many questions regarding how we think about and relate to others, and what motivates us. I can’t say much without giving away plot points, but suffice it to say that “The Bright Unknown” resonates on a deep level because it speaks to our collective need to be known and loved. And the good news is that we are and always have been by the One who created us and who calls us into a relationship with Him, regardless of our circumstances.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through CelebrateLit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.
The Bright Unknown by Elizabeth Byler Younts is a powerfully emotional time-slip book. With a masterful pen and expert characterization, the talented author draws her readers deep into the life of Brighton, a young woman born and raised in an insane asylum in the 1940s. Brighton’s story is unfolded layer by layer by an older Brighton as she looks back into time at her life at the asylum and her escape into ‘normal’ life. The people and situations Brighton encounters and experiences are horrifying and yet are depicted so realistically and tactfully. A couple of the things I especially enjoyed about the story are how the author brought in information about photography and also that part of the story is set in Brighton, Michigan, as that is the town in which I live! The Bright Unknown is a beautifully poignant coming-of-age story and I cannot wait to read more from this author. I listened to a library copy of the audiobook and the narrator, Devon O’Day did a wonderful job telling Brighton’s story, which made an enjoyable listening experience.
I received a complimentary copy of the book through Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required and opinions are my own. This review is part of a CelebrateLit blog tour.
Spectacular book that deserves 10 stars, as it is really a work of art. All the threads weave together in such an amazing way that it creates a masterpiece. This book will grab your heart and leave you breathless and in love with finely crafted characters. It is hauntingly real and deals with the difficult subject matter of atrocities in asylums. Not a light read, but so worth your time. I can’t think of anything negative to say other than I wish it had never ended. You definitely need tissues as it will break your heart, but never leaves you without hope. I must admit it left me speechless and I can’t find the right words to describe just how wonderful it is.
I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/publisher. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”
An amazing, heartbreaking, tough to read, journey of two young people spanning from the 1940’s to present day.
This takes place at a time when people could be easily placed in a psychiatric facility for depression, bipolar, loving the wrong person or “being different”.
Brighton was born in an asylum in Pennsylvania.
Her mother is a resident there, but unable to care for herself or her daughter.
Does this little girl have other family? Where are they?
Brighton has no idea what goes on in the outside world. She only knows the inside of the walls of this “place”.
She is taught to read, loved and cared for by Nursey- Joann while in the ward.
The books provide Brighton with diversion and some world knowledge.
Brighton meets a young man who becomes her best friend and confidante. She names him Angel.
He was discarded by his parents because he is an Albino. The family will not embarrass their prominent family by keeping him home and therefore placing him in the institution.
The two enjoy running outside through the graveyard and memorizing names on the headstones. They learn to survive.
There is abuse, overcrowding, torture, isolation, starvation and many other horrendous happenings.
Brighton at seventeen and Angel finally are able to escape to freedom. Where do they go?
Is it really freedom, if the memories are there? “Memories are immortal and unchangeable.”
This is their story.
I cried, cringed and loved these characters. There is hope and fierce determination.
It is not an easy read, yet unfortunately very well depicted.
I did a psychiatric clinical rotation in a facility just as this back in the 1970’s. It was exactly this setting! I had nightmares many nights and hated to drag myself there each day.
Well done and truly a great book! WOW!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.