What Have I Done?

Motherhood, Mental Illness & Me

What Have I Done?
Laura Dockrill
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Paperback
h200 x 130mm - 352pg
6 May 2021 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781529112542
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A raw, honest and conversation-starting story of postpartum psychosis, and making it through one of the most frightening experiences a new parents can face' Such a raw, honest and important book' Giovanna FletcherLike any new mum, Laura Dockrill felt rather overwhelmed after the birth of her son. But a slow recovery, sleepdeprivation and anxiety quickly escalated into postpartum psychosis, and she had to spend a fortnight in a psych ward, separated from her family. It was only when Laura began to put her ordeal into words that she began to find herself again, and recovery seemed within reach. This is Laura' s raw, honest and life-affirming story of how she made it through one of the most frightening experiences a mother can face. Now, she wants to break down the silence around postnatal mental health, shatter the idealised expectations of perfect motherhood, and show all new struggling parents that they are not alone. Praise for What Have I Done? ' This moving book was a pleasure to read and I didn' t want to put it down. If anyone is going through a similar experience it will make them feel less alone' Philippa Perry' A humbingly honest and human war report from the front lines of mothering psychosis and recovery; there is no other book like it, and it is so desperately needed' Caitlin Moran' An incredibly powerful book. Brave, brilliant and so, so, important' Jessie Ware' This book will give women and their families confidence that the brain and body will heal. It will encourage other women to speak out' Dr Jessica Heron, CEO of Action on Postpartum Psychosis' An amazing read. A comfort to women recovering who read this and realise that all their crazy mad thoughts were the illness; and not themselves' Fiona Telford, postpartum psychosis survivor
A humblingly honest and human war-report from the front lines of mothering, psychosis and recovery: there is no other book like it, and it is so desperately needed. -- Caitlin Moran A book for those of us who didn' t have the fairytale. It' s important to know that even though things don' t always go to plan it doesn' t mean you aren' t a superhero or a power mum in your own right. Thank you Laura for making us all feel worthy. A must-read for all of those muddling through. -- Paloma Faith Amazing. This book is proof that although Laura' s mind was her undoing, it is also an incredible asset which is going to help so many people. -- Clemmie Telford Amazing. This book is proof that although Laura' s mind was her undoing, it is also an incredible asset which is going to help so many people. -- Fiona Telford, postpartum psychosis survivor Laura' s raw, honest book gets to the core of postpartum psychosis. Her style is blunt, graphic, diary-like, unflinchingly confessional - at times so colloquial that we feel we know her, or we want to know her: for her bravery in writing this book, for her humanity, for her sisterhood. She has emerged with a greater understanding of self, with deeper compassion for those who suffer from mental illness, and with a determination to combat stigma and ignorance by speaking out. Ultimately I hope this book will give women and their families confidence that the brain and body will heal. And I hope it will encourage other women to speak out. -- Dr Jessica Heron, CEO, Action on Postpartum Psychosis
Laura Dockrill is an award winning author and illustrator. What Have I Done? is Laura' s first book for adults. She has written thirteen books for children and young adults. She has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of The Year Prize, long listed for the Carnegie Medal and shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2018. She has earned plaudits like ' Top 10 literary Talent' from The Times. Laura has appeared on a host of TV programmes; CBeebies, Blue Peter, Newsnight and BBC Breakfast to name a few. Her radio prowess spans across the entire BBC network, having performed works on Radio 1 through 6 including Woman' s Hour and Open Book. She has written for the BFI, BBC Radio, Channel 4, The British Council, The Young Vic and the National Theatre. Laura is on the advisory panel at The Ministry Of Stories, and has judged many literary prizes including the John Betjeman Poetry Prize, BBC National Short Story Prize and the BAFTA Children' s Prize.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781529112542
Published: 6 May 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback
Height: 200mm
Width: 130mm
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 249g
Pages: 352

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