Asylum by William B. Seabrook
A Personal Account of the Insanity of Alcoholism
In this gripping memoir, the author recounts his harrowing experience of voluntarily committing himself to a mental institution in the 1930s to confront his alcoholism and mental health struggles. Through vivid and candid prose, he offers an unflinching look into the daily life within the asylum, the diverse personalities of fellow patients, and the often controversial treatments administered by the staff. The narrative serves as both a personal journey of self-discovery and a broader critique of the mental health care system of the time, ultimately reflecting on the thin line between sanity and madness.
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- 1935
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- American
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- 300-350
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- English
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