I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, I appreciate how it presents various theories and summarizes different research; the anecdotes are also moving and inspiring on different levels. On the other hand, I’m not a fan of its incoherence and repetitiveness. Reading this book made me realize that I’m not alone in my belief that people with chronic mental illness should be listened to and regarded as human beings seeking connection and societal change, rather than being liberally medicated without additional support.