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881 reviews for:
While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence
Meg Kissinger
4.28 AVERAGE
881 reviews for:
While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence
Meg Kissinger
4.28 AVERAGE
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Wow what a powerful memoir. Very emotional and tragic but appreciate the honest and real reflections especially on such tough topics of suicide and mental health struggles. Wonderfully heartbreaking and honest and vulnerable.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide attempt
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This was a really fascinating memoir. Kissinger is an excellent writer, and I commend her for her honesty and vulnerability for telling her family's story. I thought the juxtaposition of her own story and the overall story of mental health in the United States was very effective. I will say, Kissinger is a journalist and it shows, so if that's not a style of writing you enjoy, this may not work as well for you. Personally, I prefer that style, but it does have a tendency to be less emotionally connected. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone interested in memoirs and mental health, as it's an excellent look at the topic.
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Wow wow wow wow wow. I found myself laughing in moments I never could have imagined. It was wonderful. Heartbreaking. Page turning. Gut wrenching. And… hilarious.
This book was a raw portrayal of mental illness. Lots of heartbreak but I was also left with a lot of hope.
