Finding Alice
by Melody Carlson
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Author: Melody CarlsonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-09-16
ISBN: 1578567734
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: WaterBrook Press
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Book Review: A book really needed in Christian lit
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't usually like Christian fiction because a lot of it is too fluffy and not like real life. I saw this book at the library, though, and picked it up. I really got drawn into the story - it is incredibly well written and Carlson's descriptions of Alice's psychosis and time leading up to it seem right on.
I was a psychology major in college and am now studying to be a social worker; I helped with research on Christian attitudes towards mental illness as an undergrad. I also have a mental illness (although not schizophrenia). Christianity, it seems, tends to ignore mental illness, to the detriment of the many Christians who suffer from it or have relatives who do. It's a huge opportunity for ministry that we really drop the ball on. That's why I am so incredibly happy that Carlson wrote this book (if you ever read this, Ms. Carlson, THANK YOU!!). I'm hoping it will open people's eyes to the issue. It is also realistic in its expectations and I was really happy the cure wasn't just - pray and God will stop it, because that isn't the experience for most people. It also showed how we really need more than just meds, which is something the mental health community is just waking up to. Carlson is ahead of the curve! In short, this book has the potential to really open some eyes in the church.
So - if you're Christian (or even if you're not, the Christianity is there but doesn't slam you over the head), and you're have a mental illness or are interested in it or just want a good read, I highly recommend this book.
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