The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic
by Darby Penney, Peter Stastny
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Author: Darby Penney, Peter StastnyPhotographer: Lisa Rinzler
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-01-01
ISBN: 1934137073
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Book Reviews of The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic
Book Review: Could Have Been So Much More...
Summary: 3 Stars
I was gravely disappointed by this book. What could have been a unique, enlightening, and fascinating piece of work was simplified beyond belief, full of opinions instead of research, and really did far less justice to the individuals profiled than the author appeared to believe.
And...ok, this is an extreme pet peeve of mine...the editing was terrible. What it is lately about editing that has become so difficult? And we're not even talking about true editing, just simply making certain there are no typos and that form and grammar are correct. This was so poorly done it was painful to read.
I had looked forward to this book for some time, so I was very disappointed when I got through the first ten or so pages and realized it really wasn't for the thoughtful reader who wants solid research behind a story. No, it was a quick read for a non-critical thinker that likes to be hand-fed polemics.
Sorry.
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