Showing results for "Asylum" in Biographies & Memoirs

For 46 years, Carol Minto has quietly gone about her life, carrying with her the most extraordinary and heartbreaking secrets. In The Asylum, Carol tells the full story of how she overcame unimaginable suffering, to find the happiness and solace she has today as a mother and grandmother.

Asylum Denied is the gripping story of political refugee David Ngaruri Kenney's harrowing odyssey through the world of immigration processing in the United States. Kenney, while living in his native Kenya, led a boycott to protest his government's treatment of his fellow farmers. He was subsequently arrested and taken into the forest to be executed. This audiobook, told by Kenney and his lawyer Philip G. Schrag from Kenney's own perspective, tells of his near-murder, imprisonment, and torture in Kenya.

In this deeply moving and resourceful memoir, beloved actor-director and New York Times best-selling author Joe Pantoliano takes aim at the stigma attached to what he calls “brain dis-ease” by writing candidly and humorously about his own journey through clinical depression and addiction.

Mary Pengilly recounts her harrowing experience as an inmate in a Lunatic Asylum, a circumstance orchestrated by her own sons. Her diary, the very essence of this book, paints a vivid picture of the brutal conditions and inhumane treatment she endured under the supervision of the asylums nurses. After her release, Mary bravely takes matters into her own hands, determined to expose the shocking realities of the Provincial Lunatic Asylum to the world.

Hiram Chase, a beloved Reverend in the small town of Utica, finds his mental and physical health unraveling, leading to his admission into the Utica lunatic asylum. During his time there, Hiram chronicles his harrowing experiences and those of his fellow patients, offering a poignant glimpse into daily life within the asylums walls. His narrative not only highlights the challenges he faced but also pays tribute to the compassionate souls he encountered during his extraordinary Two Years and Four Months in a Lunatic Asylum. (Summary by Elaine Webb)

The secrets and hidden quirks of LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional networking platform. We're uncovering the controversies behind certain connections, the sketchy truths around the 'influencers', and the reality surrounding LinkedIn’s underbelly. Each week, we tackle a new topic that goes beyond the polished profiles and perfect endorsements. From scams and fake gurus to the effectiveness of networking and the value of true connections, we leave no feature untested. But we don’t just stop there – we also bring in industry experts to share their insights on LinkedIn, their ...

Refuge & Resilience: The Asylum Link Podcast is a heartfelt series where the voices of refugees and volunteers take centre stage. Each episode invites listeners into the lives of those connected to Asylum Link, sharing personal journeys and transformative experiences. It's a space of empathy and understanding, highlighting the power of community support and the resilience of the human spirit. This podcast not only tells stories of adversity and change but also celebrates the strength found in coming together.

"One of America's most courageous young journalists" and the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir Brain on Fire investigates the shocking mystery behind the dramatic experiment that revolutionized modern medicine (NPR). Doctors have struggled for centuries to define insanity--how...

Welcome to the Fraidy Cat Podcast, dedicated to everything that freaks us out! Hosts and comedians Kelly MacFarland (afraid of everything) and Carolyn Plummer (not afraid of much) are joined each week by comedians to discuss murders, ghosts, and more. Be sure to LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE for more!