A new book by 'see me' media volunteer Suzy Johnston: The Snow Globe Journals
Suzy Johnston, one of the 'see me' media volunteers, has penned "The Snow Globe Journals", a personal and open account of living with and recovering from episodes of mental illness. This carries on from her previous book, “The Naked Bird Watcher” published in Spring 2003, in which she discussed periods of serious mental ill health issues in relation to living her life and fulfilling her goals.
In this new book, Suzy continues her journey through life and mental illness, challenging attitudes and perceptions along the way.
Commenting on her new book, Suzy said: "I first became a volunteer with 'see me' in 2003 following the publication of my autobiography "The Naked Bird Watcher". Since then I have been promoting awareness of mental illness through writing and appearing in all forms of media - including being a guest on Woman's Hour - some of it as part of 'see me's work.
I wrote "The Snow Globe Journals" (ISBN 9780954809225) to give further insight into managing the symptoms of mental illness and again address the issues of the stigma that surrounds it. It was very flattering that Dr Raj Persaud offered to write the foreword for the book and hope that this latest book, like 'see me', will do more to erase the challenge that is stigma."
For further information on Suzy Johnston and her new book, please visit www.thecairn.com/index.html