A Mad Box of Rain

A fabulous and incredibly moving coming of age tale, Brian thoughtfully narrates his experiences growing up in a small Southern town outside of Memphis, Tennessee in the 1980’s, and how he survived and overcame personal tragedies dealing with abuse ranging from sexual to institutional. His emotional capacity to interweave the impact of childhood trauma with critiques on the overall mental health system serves as an honest and raw look at broader social issues. His introspective commentary and personal anecdotes help provide a deep connection to the reader with a conclusion that is extremely enlightening and says to the American public, “what are we doing?”