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A review by amber_thiessen
Gray Chamber by Grace Hitchcock
5.0
A woman, kidnapped and sent to an asylum so her uncle can steal her inheritance. A journalist, undercover to expose horrendous conditions.
Based on the true story of journalist Nellie Bly, this novel reminds me of the mistreatment of those who suffer mental illness. Coming off my week of lectures on the history of treating mental illness, reading this novel was fitting.
Asylum means a place of refuge or protection, yet in the west this was not overall found to be so. In my relationships with people, in my care of clients, I am admonished to be a place of refuge for those who struggle.
“I wish it were possible to offer a onetime prayer to God and my anxiety would disappear, but for me it has been a slow healing, and I must offer up my burdens to Him every time I open my eyes.”
How can you be a place of refuge for someone today?
Based on the true story of journalist Nellie Bly, this novel reminds me of the mistreatment of those who suffer mental illness. Coming off my week of lectures on the history of treating mental illness, reading this novel was fitting.
Asylum means a place of refuge or protection, yet in the west this was not overall found to be so. In my relationships with people, in my care of clients, I am admonished to be a place of refuge for those who struggle.
“I wish it were possible to offer a onetime prayer to God and my anxiety would disappear, but for me it has been a slow healing, and I must offer up my burdens to Him every time I open my eyes.”
How can you be a place of refuge for someone today?