This memoir/experiences in mental health nursing was such an insightful read, presenting the harrowing cases seen in mental health nursing. It was engaging and enthralling, presenting the dark parts of the job and the joyous side too.

I work in mental health so depictions like this are always intriguing to me. I found Elliot gave an honest depiction about the realities of NHS mental health services and the highs and extraordinary lows of this. I particularly liked that this book gave a systemic perspective, highlighting the need for social care and unpaid carer support and a general need to understand the person's environment.

I requested this book as I have worked in mental health for many years. I found this to be an interesting and not exploitative read about the realities of working with mental health patients.