About the Author
Joanne Greenberg
ISBN 9780241563427
Rs. 800
Penguin Books
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
Who it's for: Readers interested in psychological fiction and memoirs of mental illness
Sixteen-year-old Deborah's identity is shattering, as she retreats further and further from the 'normal' world into her imaginary kingdom of Yr, a fantastical inner refuge both lush and horrifying. Sent to a psychiatric hospital, she must, with the help of a gifted psychiatrist, try to find a way back. Joanne Greenberg's fictionalized autobiography became a global bestseller on publication in 1964, and remains a wrenching account of mental illness
Highlights
- Fictionalized autobiography of the author's experience with schizophrenia
- Set in the 1960s, a global bestseller on publication
- Explores the imaginary kingdom of Yr as a refuge and a prison
- Focuses on the therapeutic relationship with a gifted psychiatrist
- Wrenching account of mental illness and recovery
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Is this book based on a true story?
Yes, it is a fictionalized autobiography by Joanne Greenberg, drawing on her own experiences with schizophrenia.
What is the book about?
It follows sixteen-year-old Deborah as she retreats into an imaginary world called Yr and is sent to a psychiatric hospital, where she works with a psychiatrist to find her way back to reality.
When was it first published?
It was first published in 1964 and became a global bestseller.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores mental illness, schizophrenia, adolescence, identity, and the process of psychiatric treatment and recovery.