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A review by nicolecatlady
A Danger to Herself and Others by Alyssa Sheinmel
3.0
A Danger to Herself and Others follows the involuntary institutionalization of a young woman, Hannah. We find out that she's there because of an accident involving her friend, Agnes.
I'm both a fan and not a fan of this book. I was looking forward to reading it because I can relate (mental illness) -- it caught my eye after reading the description. I just couldn't ever really "get into it." I never found myself really liking or attaching to any of the characters, not even Hannah.
With that being said, the author does do a good job of showing us a glimpse of what it might be like in an institution. I spent time in a similar facility, so I could relate to some of the things that Hannah experienced. The author also does a good job telling Hannah's story in regard to her diagnosis, including what it was like for her before and after the actual diagnosis.
One thing I appreciate is how Sheinmel shows us what Hannah's relationship with her parents is like before AND after Hannah receives her diagnosis. Relationships between loved ones are something that aren't really discussed when it comes to those of us who have a mental illness, so I was happy to see that she included this in her book.
All in all, I would recommend this book only if you are interested in reading about Hannah's journey as it relates to the diagnosis of her mental illness.
I'm both a fan and not a fan of this book. I was looking forward to reading it because I can relate (mental illness) -- it caught my eye after reading the description. I just couldn't ever really "get into it." I never found myself really liking or attaching to any of the characters, not even Hannah.
With that being said, the author does do a good job of showing us a glimpse of what it might be like in an institution. I spent time in a similar facility, so I could relate to some of the things that Hannah experienced. The author also does a good job telling Hannah's story in regard to her diagnosis, including what it was like for her before and after the actual diagnosis.
One thing I appreciate is how Sheinmel shows us what Hannah's relationship with her parents is like before AND after Hannah receives her diagnosis. Relationships between loved ones are something that aren't really discussed when it comes to those of us who have a mental illness, so I was happy to see that she included this in her book.
All in all, I would recommend this book only if you are interested in reading about Hannah's journey as it relates to the diagnosis of her mental illness.