A Mind That Found Itself: An Autobiography by Clifford Whittingham Beers
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| Author | Beers, Clifford Whittingham, 1876-1943 |
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| Title | A Mind That Found Itself: An Autobiography |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | “A Mind That Found Itself: An Autobiography” by Clifford Whittingham Beers is a personal memoir written in the early 20th century. This powerful autobiography relates Beers' profound struggles with mental illness, detailing his experiences during a period of severe psychological distress marked by his feelings of persecution, delusions, and subsequent recovery. At the start of the narrative, Beers presents a candid account of his childhood, highlighting his shyness and early anxieties that foreshadow his later battles with mental illness. He discusses significant events in his life, particularly his brother’s illness and the toll it took on him, leading to a mental breakdown characterized by irrational fears and ultimately a failed suicide attempt. As he begins to recount these harrowing experiences, he transports readers into the tumultuous landscape of his mind, illustrating the isolation and despair of those suffering from mental health issues while also hinting at the structured yet misunderstood environment of institutions meant to provide care. This opening section sets the stage for a poignant exploration of personal suffering, resilience, and the quest for understanding one's identity amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | Autobiographies |
| Subject | Beers, Clifford Whittingham, 1876-1943 |
| Subject | Psychiatric hospital care -- United States -- History |
| Subject | Mentally ill -- United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11962 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 943 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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