“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