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bootman's review against another edition
5.0
I'm a recovering drug addict with over 8 years sober, and one of the reasons I self-medicated with substances was due to the stigma around mental illness. Since getting clean, I've become an advocate for mental health, and decreasing the stigma is one of my main goals. So, when I heard this book was coming out, I had to grab a copy. This book from Richard Grinker has a great, thorough history of how we treat the mentally ill around the world and what the stigma does to people. He even dives into the mistreatment of those with disabilities or those who are neurodiverse, which makes the book even more well-rounded.
Although this is an incredible book that I really think more people can read, the structure of the book felt a little off and seemed to drag a bit. For example, in the first half of the book, Grinker spends a few chapters talking about mental illness in the military, which is extremely important for understanding the history, but it really slowed the book down. Maybe it's because I'm already familiar with the subject, so that may just be my opinion. Regardless, this is an excellent book that I really hope gets the attention it deserves.
Although this is an incredible book that I really think more people can read, the structure of the book felt a little off and seemed to drag a bit. For example, in the first half of the book, Grinker spends a few chapters talking about mental illness in the military, which is extremely important for understanding the history, but it really slowed the book down. Maybe it's because I'm already familiar with the subject, so that may just be my opinion. Regardless, this is an excellent book that I really hope gets the attention it deserves.
aetherthedino's review against another edition
library book, ran out of time. ill definietly pick up a physical copy though!
nferraro90's review against another edition
5.0
A brilliant journey through the evolving history of stigma surrounding mental illness, and it’s wider impact on patient outcomes and societal repercussions. A tremendous read