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anniemariek's review against another edition
3.0
The story was fascinating, but the style left something to be desired.
julienicole1106's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Addiction, Cursing, Death, Forced institutionalization, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Violence, Drug abuse, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
jakobmarleymommy's review against another edition
2.0
I feel for Lori; I really do. She is very clearly mentally ill; there is nothing attention-seeking or self-serving about her actions/story. This isn't always the case in the now very popular mental illness memoir genre.
Lori went into great detail about the various episodes she experienced; from when the voices started and through her various hospitalizations. These episodes were very interesting, but they just scratched the surface. I felt that Lori didn't go deep enough in her writing. She didn't really delve into WHY the voices appeared. She did a little bit of digging, but not enough to satisfy the reader. I felt frustrated; why didn't she go into more detail? Is it because she believes that her illness is entirely a chemical imbalance? Was she hiding something or protecting someone? Either way, I was left wondering why she chose to recount experiences rather than go deeper into her illness and identify the "trigger".
The book includes an epilogue that details what Lori has been up to since the book was originally published. She currently works in a mental health facility. I can't reconcile this. She readily admits that the voices aren't fully gone. It seems strange (and inappropriate) to me that a mental health facility would hire and pay a mentally ill person to treat other mentally ill people. While her illness is mostly under control, I don't think it's ok to have someone who hears voices interacting with other mentally ill people in a facility where they are attempting to recover.
Lastly, the book was poorly edited and written. The dialogue was awkward at times and felt heavily edited and unnatural.
I wish Lori the absolute best and pray that she is able to maintain her current happiness.
Lori went into great detail about the various episodes she experienced; from when the voices started and through her various hospitalizations. These episodes were very interesting, but they just scratched the surface. I felt that Lori didn't go deep enough in her writing. She didn't really delve into WHY the voices appeared. She did a little bit of digging, but not enough to satisfy the reader. I felt frustrated; why didn't she go into more detail? Is it because she believes that her illness is entirely a chemical imbalance? Was she hiding something or protecting someone? Either way, I was left wondering why she chose to recount experiences rather than go deeper into her illness and identify the "trigger".
The book includes an epilogue that details what Lori has been up to since the book was originally published. She currently works in a mental health facility. I can't reconcile this. She readily admits that the voices aren't fully gone. It seems strange (and inappropriate) to me that a mental health facility would hire and pay a mentally ill person to treat other mentally ill people. While her illness is mostly under control, I don't think it's ok to have someone who hears voices interacting with other mentally ill people in a facility where they are attempting to recover.
Lastly, the book was poorly edited and written. The dialogue was awkward at times and felt heavily edited and unnatural.
I wish Lori the absolute best and pray that she is able to maintain her current happiness.
popcornporridge's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0
painful to read but has given me so much hope for my life
umlindsey's review against another edition
5.0
I truly enjoyed this book. I can’t imagine going through what Lori went through.
readitall199's review against another edition
3.0
A very harrowing account of the author’s battle with mania, depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. Many chapters were written by her mother, father, and brothers. This gives more information during Lori’s difficult hospitalizations.
It’s sad that she was in so much denial.
It’s sad that she was in so much denial.
cirw11's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book a few years ago and I'm just now getting to the review for a few reasons… The first is that this book completely changed me. I have a new understanding of empathy and pain. The horrific torment that Lori went through and is still battling very few people can really grasp. I’m not one of those people. I physically cannot truly relate or completely understand.
The second reason is because I haven’t been able to find the right words. I still don’t think I’m conveying the right words.
I read this book because a family member of mine fights the same battle as Lori and I wanted to better understand her struggles.
Lori took me on a journey through the intricacies of her disease that changed her forever.
Suddenly one night many years ago Lori’s life was uprooted and sent down a forever life-altering path that she did not choose .
Even though it’s been a few years since I read this book a few emotions stick with me today when I think about The Quiet Room: the most poignant is fear. Lori and Amanda painted a picture that appeared so clear in my mind it would’ve been impossible not to imagine myself there.
I’m not sure what else to say about this book (a rare and positive thing for me) so I’ll leave you with this: Please give this book a fair shot. This is a true story, so whatever you think you know to be true and whatever you disagree with, it doesn’t matter. This is her story to tell. Lori poured her heart and soul into this and I have a deep and never-ending respect for her.
The second reason is because I haven’t been able to find the right words. I still don’t think I’m conveying the right words.
I read this book because a family member of mine fights the same battle as Lori and I wanted to better understand her struggles.
Lori took me on a journey through the intricacies of her disease that changed her forever.
Suddenly one night many years ago Lori’s life was uprooted and sent down a forever life-altering path that she did not choose .
Even though it’s been a few years since I read this book a few emotions stick with me today when I think about The Quiet Room: the most poignant is fear. Lori and Amanda painted a picture that appeared so clear in my mind it would’ve been impossible not to imagine myself there.
I’m not sure what else to say about this book (a rare and positive thing for me) so I’ll leave you with this: Please give this book a fair shot. This is a true story, so whatever you think you know to be true and whatever you disagree with, it doesn’t matter. This is her story to tell. Lori poured her heart and soul into this and I have a deep and never-ending respect for her.