The Lives They Left Behind
Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic
Darby Penney|Peter Stastny
The book uncovers the personal stories of patients from the Willard Psychiatric Center in New York through the examination of suitcases found in the hospital's attic after its closure. It reveals the rich, complex lives of these individuals and critiques the institutionalization of mental health patients, offering a poignant look at the history of psychiatric care in the United States.
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