Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Rough Sleepers: Dr. Jim O'Connell's urgent mission to bring healing to homeless people by Tracy Kidder

2 reviews

pbruce593's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Sexual violence, Suicide, Alcoholism, Classism, Mental illness, Murder, Addiction, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Trafficking, and Violence

bendercath's review against another edition

challenging dark informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

This book reveals so many aspects of the people who struggle with homelessness in our country. As someone who works with this population, I found the observations and insights very validating of what I have seen and experienced. I appreciated the commentary on social and political policy. It did get a bit tedious with overly detailed descriptions of some rough sleepers’ medical conditions and actions. Overall, an excellent book that leaves me with much to ponder and consider. Thank you.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Medical content, Classism, and Drug use