Asylum

This memoir follows William Seabrook's eight-month stay at a Westchester mental hospital in the early 1930s. In this honest and self-critical account, Seabrook recounts his experiences with acute alcoholism and treatment before modern programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. The New York Times praises Seabrook's raw honesty, calling the book "first-rate." The edition also includes a new introduction by Joe Ollmann in a graphic novel style, making the book a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in addiction and mental health.