The Guest House

Winner of the Whistler Independent Book Award for Non-Fiction.

The Guest House is a collection of creative non-fiction that details the author's struggle with her mental health. In a series of stories curated from her personal life, she learns how to navigate the physical and psychological manifestations of anxiety.

Reviews

“A well-written memoir. In sharing how she finds her way, we encounter a brave, thoughtful, nuanced account of a woman trying to solve the puzzle of herself. The book brings us in close to her yearning to define and give name to her mental health struggle. It shares in a wisdom that feels well-earned.” — J.J. LEE, author of the critically-acclaimed memoir, The Measure of a Man

“This was a clear winner for me. Even though the subject of the book can be tough to read, the stories are engaging, painful, and at times, funny. A delightful little book with a hopeful ending.” — EVE LAZARUS, author of Blood, Sweat, and Fear

“This is creative nonfiction at its best.” — CANADIAN AUTHOR’S ASSOCIATION

“A lot of the content in these pages will ring true to many readers. I would recommend The Guest House: Stories of a Nervous Mind to anyone who suffers from anxiety issues, as well as to anyone who lives with a loved one who suffers from them. It is a book that I hope will help many to see that mental illness is not something that has to define who you are for a lifetime.” — READER VIEWS