Our Selection
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The Unlikely Celebrity, Bill Sackter’s Triumph over Disability,
By Thomas Walz, 1998
Tom Walz tells the story of Bill Sackter, a man who spent half a century in a Minnesota mental institution and emerged to blossom into a most unlikely celebrity.
Uncommon Vision, Worlds Within Worlds, by David L. Young
David taught himself how to read and write, the art of microphotography, the science of myrmecology (the study of ants) and computer skills. He has published articles in journals and his art speaks for itself. In this book he shares the world of the very small.
Just
Dale, An Imagined Life, by Dale S. Hankins
This is a story of a remarkable man on an incredible journey. He had many names: addict, alcoholic, cancer patient, bipolar nut case, and international business consultant. “All my old names have slipped away and I am Dale, JUST DALE.”
Fantasy
Windows, by Rick Chacon
This book is the first publication of Rick’s characters created by him into gothic images. There are angels, vampires, and immortals. They possess magic, brought into modern day thought. They represent the fight between good and evil. Rick’s drawings come from cognitions that open the viewer to new ideas.
The
Great American Fortune Cookie Novel, by Dave Morice
The story is told through thousands of fortune cookies, collected over time, totally unedited, and grouped into love story. Unique, surprising, and rare.
Dorothyisms,
The gospel according to Dorothy, Dorothy Newmire with Karen
Dusek
Dorothy’s mind may have slipped some as she approaches an eightieth year in Iowa City, but her friends and recipients of her generous deeds have not diminished. From Dorothy’s memories, Karen Dusek gives a biographical profile of one of Iowa City’s most unique and beloved characters, along with a collection of Dorothy’s lighthearted quips and witticisms knows as “Dorothyisms.” They are sure to entertain, edify and delight.
Voices
in the Rain: Meaning in Psychosis, by Marcia A. Murphy
As a person who has experienced severe psychiatric illness and landed on her feet, Marcia A. Murphy offers a unique first-person perspective. She is qualified to tell what such illness is like, its symptoms, stigmatization, hospitalizations, and daily life. Ms. Murphy takes you into her world and provides insights into the spiritual meaning of her illness. Her story gives desperately needed hope to others who are ill, their families, psychiatric professionals, as well as to those who know someone who is ill.
Seeing in Darkness: A True Story of Friendship and Courage
The story is told through three young men who had to face new and difficult challenges due to a motorcycle accident in April 1984. One of the men is Stan Shrader, Wade's nephew, who lost his eyesight due to the accident.