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White Darkness: Poetic Tales of the Schizophrenic Experience
Paperback
Health GeneralMetaphysical GeneralGeneral Poetry
Publisher Price: $12.00
Publisher: 7 Muses
Published: Aug 22 2023
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.17 Width: 5.00 Depth: 7.00
Language: English
A Daring Testament to the Mind's Unseen Battles: White Darkness: Poetic Tales of the Schizophrenic Experience.
With 25 years of lived experience with Schizophrenia, Susan Wojnar's book debut transcends the traditional boundaries of memoir, diagnosis, and verse, to offer readers a profoundly human window into the experience of psychosis. With raw honesty, stark imagery, and a lyrical voice that sings even in silence, White Darkness dares readers- caregivers, mental health professionals, those who struggle with mental health issues and everyday people alike-to step inside a fragmented yet beautifully defiant world.
A Unique Voice from the Intersection of Creativity and Mental Health
Susan Wojnar is a poet, professional singer-songwriter and a social worker who holds a Master's degree in English. Her work in mental health care, combined with her personal experiences and artistic insight, has shaped White Darkness into a rare gem that speaks from both lived and observed truth. Her professional background lends the collection both authenticity and emotional depth. Readers are not only exposed to the gripping inner experiences of psychosis and recovery-they are also given a rare and compassionate view from the front lines of mental health care.
A Resource for Readers, Healers, and Those Struggling with Mental Health Issues,
White Darkness stands at a crucial intersection: art and advocacy. The book is a powerful discovery for readers who have experienced psychosis, know someone who has, or work in caregiving or clinical settings. The stories don't just describe the chaos of mental illness- they reveal the moments of clarity, resilience, and even joy that can live within the darkest experiences.
Susan is available for interviews, presentations, discussions, readings, podcasts, etc by contacting her directly at 330-953-9330 or at music4enrichment.com. Complimentary copies of the book for reviewing purposes are available upon request.
The book is available on Amazon and at http: //www.susanwojnar.com
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