Growing Up Next to The Mental — by Brian Callahan

ISBN: 9781771176583
Condition: Lightly Used

Description

Growing up beside a psychiatric hospital is an experience few children could imagine. In Growing Up Next to The Mental, Newfoundland author Brian Callahan tells a compelling story of childhood, family, community, and the realities of mental illness.

The story follows Aloysius "Wish" Mooney, whose earliest memory is discovering a body in the Waterford River in St. John's, Newfoundland. Growing up next door to the Waterford Hospital, known locally as "The Mental," Wish experiences unusual and sometimes disturbing encounters that gradually shape his understanding of the world and the people living with mental illness.

As Wish grows older, the experiences of his childhood come full circle when he becomes a court reporter for the Daily News and finds himself drawn into a shocking personal story.

Blending humour, tragedy, and local history, this thought-provoking novel offers a unique look at Newfoundland life and the human realities surrounding mental health.

Why You’ll Love This Book

• A fascinating story rooted in Newfoundland history and culture.

• Explores childhood, family, and the realities of mental illness.

• Combines humour with emotional and thought-provoking moments.

• Features memorable characters and an unusual setting.

• A great choice for readers interested in Atlantic Canadian fiction.

Book Details

• Author: Brian Callahan

• Audience: Adult / General Readers

• Genre: Fiction / Canadian Fiction / Newfoundland Literature / Literary Fiction / Contemporary Fiction

• Publisher: Flanker Press

• Published: 2018

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 229

Condition Notes

Light shelf wear; intact binding; clean pages; no major tears, stains, or writing.