Comments on: Altered Perceptions

By: Lydia Baudrier

Lydia Baudrier — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:10:34 +0000

This book certainly opened my perceptions about homosexuality, Bipolar condition and mental illnesses. I couldn’t put this book down. Can’t wait for the next one. All the best to the author and family.

By: Lydia Baudrier

Lydia Baudrier — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:09:57 +0000

By: Giulia Zera

Giulia Zera — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:57:01 +0000

Life is what you make of it but many of us, with or without mental health problems, cave in under the circumstances or refuse to deal with problems. It is therefore refreshing and inspiring to see courageous Yvonne showing her warm face from the cover of this book and to read about her active daily struggle to put herself back on track between psychiatric treatments. Reading this diary, we are connected with some of her most personal thoughts and feelings, set against a world where her fostered son, loving mother, friends, health appointments, work commitments and other more simple life occurrences form a backdrop that almost seems to support her and give her the strength to go from one step to the next. Life, regardless!

By: Birgit Rapp

Birgit Rapp — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:29:51 +0000

Inspiring account of theday-to day trials and tribulations on the road to discovery. Engaging from Day 1, you take part in Yvonne’s struggle to recover within the system – one day at a time. Yvonne stays true to herself, dealing creatively with adversity and never loses her sense of humour. A true gem……