A true story about personal journey in the following domains:
Psychiatric Hospital(s), DID, Borderline
PD, PTSD, Schizoaffective Disorder,
Bipolar Disorder, Transsexualism, and Infantilism.
First time a book is published that resonates with the psychiatric hospital
progress notes.
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FEEDBACK: I finished reading the book last night at 03:12 AM. I could not let go of it. I
could not close my laptop. I went out to meet some friends but hurried back.
This time it's a winner: taut, tense prose; a plot as captivating as any
thriller's; a real-life story that reads like a nightmare and that ends in
personal redemption. Couched in a lean and muscular text, all the important
themes are here: self-discovery, one against the many, iconoclastic rebel faces
down the system, justice for all, mental illness as a mechanism for social
coercion. What a ride! What a treat! Brilliant. Sam Vaknin Ph.D.
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By Lynne Stewart
May 24, 2008
"5150: One Who Flew Into The CooKoo's Nest" Kathi has given a brutally honest account of the inner workings of a mental ward's functioning. With the actual progress notes juxtaposed with Kathi's real-time thoughts and emotions it is clear the staff never bothered to check-out the reality she was experiencing. This book makes you wonder who's more out of touch the patient or the staff and doctors. For sure, Kathi's excellent lawyer is well grounded. But, you must read the book and travel all the twists and turns to arrive at the surprising ending. 5150" is a well written, uniquely told autobiography and an exciting courtroom drama. Don't miss it. Lynne Stewart, Senior Editor The Thermometor Times/DBSA Newsletter & DBSA-CA Newsletter
"5150: One Who Flew Into The CooKoo's Nest" A very insightful and unique look at our mental health system. It is hard to put this book down. Kathi's honest approach and her struggles which lead to an uplifting finale is a must read! A one of a kind. Jo Ann Martin, President Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance-Riverside & California
"5150 The one who flew into the cuckoos nest" This book goes to a different level, I haven't read anything like it. I felt a different emotion with every turn of the page. When I could put it down, I recapped the previous pages over and over in my mind. I wish I had a tenth of the strength this author has. A great read, a shocking education.
