reviews

“A well-written memoir. In sharing how she finds her way, we encounter a brave, thoughtful, nuanced account of a woman trying to solve the puzzle of herself. The book brings us in close to her yearning to define and give name to her mental health struggle. It shares in a wisdom that feels well-earned.”

J.J. LEE, author of the critically-acclaimed memoir, The Measure of a Man

“This was a clear winner for me. Even though the subject of the book can be tough to read, the stories are engaging, painful, and at times, funny. A delightful little book with a hopeful ending.”

EVE LAZARUS, author of Blood, Sweat, and Fear

“This is creative nonfiction at its best.”

CANADIAN AUTHOR’S ASSOCIATION

“The book is honest, even when it is painful. It is the story of a person who is trying to find themselves.  A lot of the content in these pages will ring true to many readers. I would recommend The Guest House: Stories of a Nervous Mind to anyone who suffers from anxiety issues, as well as to anyone who lives with a loved one who suffers from them. It is a book that I hope will help many to see that mental illness is not something that has to define who you are for a lifetime.”

— READER VIEWS

“I enjoyed the creative quality of the storytelling, which brings non-fiction to life in a more accessible fashion, taking us into atmospherically described situations with full dialogue and narrative quality. Stepping into the head of Terrell at different ages and life stages offers a unique and intimate insight that I’ve never seen before in stories of this kind. Overall, I would certainly recommend The Guest House: Stories Of A Nervous Mind for fans of creative non-fiction and mental health writing alike.”

K.C. FINN, READERS’ FAVORITE