The Lives They Left Behind - by Darby Penney & Peter Stastny (Paperback)

The Lives They Left Behind is a poignant and thought-provoking book that sheds light on the human side of mental illness.

Through the personal possessions of former patients at Willard State Hospital, the authors have reconstructed the lives of ten individuals who resided there during the first half of the twentieth century.

The book is filled with over 100 photographs and valuable historical background on how this state-funded institution operated.

It is a powerful reminder of the vast historical inadequacies of a psychiatric system that has yet to heal itself.

This book will leave you moved and inspired to take action to improve the lives of those affected by mental illness.