Description
Step inside the unsettling yet fascinating world of California's Napa State Hospital, famously dubbed 'Gomorrah' by its locals in the gripping memoir, Behind the Gates of Gomorrah. Penned by psychiatrist Stephen Seager, this eye-opening account details his harrowing experiences inside one of the nation's largest forensic mental hospitals, where the criminally insane are treated. With 288 pages of riveting narratives, readers are introduced to Unit C—an area designated for the most dangerous patients, including mass murderers and serial killers akin to modern-day Hannibal Lecters.
Seager's journey showcases a juxtaposition of surreal beauty and chilling violence; it's a place where lone therapists guide sharing circles amidst a backdrop of peacocks roaming manicured lawns, while danger lurks behind every corner as contraband and homemade weapons circulate freely. His honest reflections on working with psychopaths reveal a unique perspective on the complexities of mental illness and the human psyche.
Behind the Gates of Gomorrah is not just a memoir but a gripping exploration of madness and the often overlooked realities of mental health facilities. It's a must-read for anyone intrigued by psychology, criminology, and personal accounts that delve into the darker aspects of society. Experience the blend of dark humor and deep reflection that makes this book a standout in contemporary psychological literature.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760632366
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 288
Delivery within New Zealand is prompt, ensuring that your copy of this extraordinary book arrives quickly so you can dive into its compelling narrative in no time.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760632366
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 288
Description:
Psychiatrist Stephen Seager was no stranger to locked psych wards when he accepted a job at California's Napa State hospital, known locally as 'Gomorrah', but nothing could have prepared him for what he encountered when he stepped through its gates. Napa State is one of the nation's largest forensic mental hospitals, dedicated to treating the criminally insane. Unit C, where Seager was assigned, was reserved for the 'bad actors', the mass murderers, serial killers and the real-life Hannibal Lecters of the world.
Against a backdrop of surreal beauty -- a campus-like setting where peacocks strolled the well-kept lawns -- is a place of remarkable violence, where lone therapists lead sharing circles with psychopaths, where homemade weapons and contraband circulate freely and where patients and physicians often measure their lives according to how fast they can run.
Behind the Gates of Gomorrah affords an eye-opening look inside a facility to which few people have ever had access. Honest, reflective and at times darkly funny, Seager's gripping account of his experiences at Napa State hospital give us an extraordinary insight into a unique and terrifying world, inhabited by figures from our nightmares.
Seager's journey showcases a juxtaposition of surreal beauty and chilling violence; it's a place where lone therapists guide sharing circles amidst a backdrop of peacocks roaming manicured lawns, while danger lurks behind every corner as contraband and homemade weapons circulate freely. His honest reflections on working with psychopaths reveal a unique perspective on the complexities of mental illness and the human psyche.
Behind the Gates of Gomorrah is not just a memoir but a gripping exploration of madness and the often overlooked realities of mental health facilities. It's a must-read for anyone intrigued by psychology, criminology, and personal accounts that delve into the darker aspects of society. Experience the blend of dark humor and deep reflection that makes this book a standout in contemporary psychological literature.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760632366
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 288
Delivery within New Zealand is prompt, ensuring that your copy of this extraordinary book arrives quickly so you can dive into its compelling narrative in no time.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760632366
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 288
Description:
Psychiatrist Stephen Seager was no stranger to locked psych wards when he accepted a job at California's Napa State hospital, known locally as 'Gomorrah', but nothing could have prepared him for what he encountered when he stepped through its gates. Napa State is one of the nation's largest forensic mental hospitals, dedicated to treating the criminally insane. Unit C, where Seager was assigned, was reserved for the 'bad actors', the mass murderers, serial killers and the real-life Hannibal Lecters of the world.
Against a backdrop of surreal beauty -- a campus-like setting where peacocks strolled the well-kept lawns -- is a place of remarkable violence, where lone therapists lead sharing circles with psychopaths, where homemade weapons and contraband circulate freely and where patients and physicians often measure their lives according to how fast they can run.
Behind the Gates of Gomorrah affords an eye-opening look inside a facility to which few people have ever had access. Honest, reflective and at times darkly funny, Seager's gripping account of his experiences at Napa State hospital give us an extraordinary insight into a unique and terrifying world, inhabited by figures from our nightmares.