This is a very open and honest memoir. It tackles being black, British and having a mental illness. This book is so moving and very hopeful too

A well written memoir of a life lived alongside a struggle with mental illness. Exploring issues of race/internalised racism and effects on mental wellbeing and family and friends. We follow the build up to the authors spells on a psychiatric ward due to psychosis followed by recovery. His path to recovery doesn't follow a linear route and feelings were revived during to the making of a documentary on the subject. It's so important to explore issues like this in order to have a greater understanding.

Thanks to Netgalley the author and publishers for a gifted copy of this book.

Thanks to a great author we have warmth, wisdom and emotional intelligence, this book was a huge pleasure to read! Thank you for being so open about your mental health issues.

I saw David Harewood being interviewed about this book months ago and thought it sounded interesting. I know David as a TV actor and if I see his name associated with a programme I think 'that will probably be good - good cast'. But that is as much as I knew prior to reading this.

It is great that people are starting to be more open about their mental health battles and it surely has to be a good and helpful thing for all of us. Actually, this memoir is more than an account of a mental health experience. It charts the experiences of the actor from childhood, into RADA and through his acting career. All of it is interesting, some is shocking - especially the retelling of instances of racism. I suppose the account which shocked me the most was the acting workshop in Kent and the approach of the Police whilst standing outside of a shop. As a white middle aged woman I have no personal experience of this kind of thing and I suppose you like to think it doesn't happen or at the very least you just don't often think about it.

So, as well as being a well written, good, interesting read, this is one of those books that pricks your social conscience and makes you think about multiple issues such as discrimination, unconscious bias, overt racism and mental health/wellbeing.

I really like the way the author linked the title 'Maybe I Don't Belong Here' to the text. At multiple points in the book the phrase 'maybe I don't belong here' crops up, which made me think the title was well chosen. The reflections on the difference between UK and USA societies and attitudes towards black actors were shocking. I massively hope that David feels he does belong in our society and indeed that he is an experienced actor and author for younger people to aspire to be like.

I very much enjoyed reading this honest and frank account. Many thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Firstly, thanks to the publisher for allowing me to see this book in exchange for an honest review. The author explores a time when he experienced a mental health crisis. He explores his breakdown and the events surrounding it. He explores his life and the situations that caused his mental trauma, analysing the effects of racism on his mental health. This book is a case study of the effects of racism on mental health. I recommend it.

I didn't know much about David Harewood beyond being an actor so this was an extremely insightful read for me. Well written and direct.

**Listened to the audiobook and also read along to the kindle version**

I have heard a lot about David Harewood's story of the past few years - with his documentaries on psychosis and mental health as well as his promotional interviews for this book. So I did know a lot before going into the book.

I enjoyed reading Harewood's story, but because I had seen his documentaries and interviews I didn't really get anything new from this. There wasn't much in here that hadn't been mentioned or spoken about before.
I'm grateful that he has shared his story - as it's a topic that needs to be more mainstream and less stigmatised.

What a powerful and insightful book. Written in such an honest and frank voice. Situations that I was oblivious to and my perception has changed.
Very courageous to open up so much. I will be recommending the book to friend's and young adults. The stigma of mental health issues and how to get help at an early stage needs to be addressed.

What a gripping book. It seems almost wrong to write that about a book which contains such raw and sensitive memories. An outstanding book on racism in the Uk but also the TV industry, David has done such a great job conveying his stories and feelings. This one is one we all need to read

Wow! What a story.

The best autobiography I've read. To me, David Hardwood is an actor who, when you see him on TV, you know it will be a good programme. However, I didn't know much of his history. (I wasn't living in the UK when Psychosis & Me aired).

This book is a raw look at race, identity, the UK and mental health. However, David is the ultimate storyteller. Much of the content is uncomfortable but he has such a positive outlook despite all he has been through.

This book will help many people. We hear alot about the mental health issue but we need more of these stories, with people emerging and having a happy life afterwards.

It's about time our entertainment industry started to appreciate our amazing talent so they don't have to escape to LA to get the parts.