October Perspective

[Kristel]

The October perspective is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. Despite mental illnesses’ reach and prevalence, stigma and misunderstanding are also, unfortunately, widespread. In the US, the first week of October in recognized by NAMI as Mental Health Awareness. World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.


Book Selections are:
Faces in the Water - Janet Frame
The Turn of the Screw - Henry James
Mrs. Dalloway - Virginia Woolf

Now it's up to you. Nominate your book by the end of the day, Tuesday, September 25.

[Sushicat]

I'll nominate the first one that comes to mind: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - still need to read this.

[Hilde]

I'll nominate The Bell Jar. I've already read it, but it would be nice to see some discussion on it.

[Gail]

The first one that comes to mind for me is Norwegian Wood.

[Kristel]

Gail wrote: "The first one that comes to mind for me is Norwegian Wood."
But, alas, Norwegian Wood is not part of the 1001 books you must read.

[Gail]

Oh, so sorry. I should have looked it up rather than just assume.

[Kristel]

Gail wrote: "Oh, so sorry. I should have looked it up rather than just assume." It's okay, I always think it is on the list, but After the Quake would work and it is on the list.

[Kelly_Hunsaker_reads]

I will go with After the Quake, as my library actually has a copy of it.

[Tracy]

As If I’m Not There by Drakulic

[Kristel]

Last day to get your requests in for diversity (Mental Health). I did a mash up on LibraryThing and there is a lot of books that fit this diversity. Tonight the winner will be announced.
1. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
2. The Bell Jar
3. After the Quake
4. As if I’m Not There
5. The Woman in White
6. Memoirs of My Nervous Illness

[Tatjana]

The Woman in White by W. Collins

[Diane]

Memoirs of My Nervous Illness by Daniel Paul Schreber

[Kristel]

The winner of the random selection is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest nominated by Shushicat

[Pip]

I will read The Turn of the Screw

[Dree]

I hope to read One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. I have read the other 3 selections.

[Chinook]

I haven’t read any yet, though Janet Frame isn’t easy for me to get a copy of.

[Sushicat]

Yay - now I have to read it.

[Kelly_Hunsaker_reads]

Ooh. I have always wanted to read One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest, so I will definitely do so now.

[Melissa]

The Turn of the Screw is my TBR Takedown book this month too, so I’ll definitely be reading that one.