A warm, insightful gem of a book.

A warm , insightful book about psychiatry and mental illness. At times heartbreaking but also filled with gentle humour and compassion. Beautifully read by the author. I loved it.

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Witty & moving. Captivated me from start to finish.

Equal parts witty & profound, great storytelling. Lots in here that I identified with as someone who works in mental health in the NHS. Felt like the book was like a little companion to me whilst it lasted. Didn’t want it to end!!

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A important book about the NHS and mental health

It was a eye opening view of life inside a psychiatric hospital. Balanced by the thoughtful worries of a doctor trying to do his best in a difficult situation.

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The humour & the fascinating insights into the state of NHS psychiatry

This was a very entertaining & informative listen, but it's very depressing to learn about the struggles faced by mental health professionals after years of grinding austerity & cuts to funding. 😔😔

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Vulnerable, real and laugh-out-loud funny

I really enjoyed listening to Benji read his book. He had a lovely style and the combination of his personal journey and clinical experiences is a great combination, An up close and personal heartbreaking reality of the state of mental health care system it made me cry, rage and laugh. I completely it in just a couple of days as I couldn’t stop listening. Will definitely be recommending this one to friends and colleagues. Thank you 🙏

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Morning commute to the psych ward

Having just started my speciality training in psychiatry this audiobook gave me a brief insight into my years ahead. I thoroughly enjoyed Benjis dry sense of humour which I think is essential to survive a career in psychiatry. His overview of mental health conditions were very informative however his experiences of working within the NHS were to pessimistic. The NHS has its faults but it still offers one of the best services in the world. I was fascinated by his alternative view of psychiatric care as a whole particularly his critique of psychopharmacology in favour of more holistic therapies. I'd love to listen to more work from Dr Benji, thank you for getting me into the psych frame of mind on those morning commutes to base.

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Thank you , doctor

Dear Colleague,

As an NHS doctor myself (though of another specialty), I thoroughly enjoyed your book. Many aspects were painfully recognizable, which made it all the more engaging.

Despite all the misery and despair described, I greatly admired your ability to maintain humor, kindness, and compassion towards a very complex group of patients.

I was particularly moved to tears by the conversations with your parents. Unfortunately, I have not reached that level of self-understanding and acceptance with my own parents in time, when I did they were already gone. I envy you for having had the time, a good psychoanalyst, and the personal wisdom and courage to achieve that. Hopefully, your story will help others to do it earlier.
But then Dostoevsky said - time is only an idea, so hopefully if we are late, we still can say things to those who already gone from its dimension.
Thank you for your book.

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A fascinating insight into NHS psychiatry

Benji's tour of speciality training in psychiatry is informative enough to be deeply interesting whilst still being accessible to those who don't work in the system. A thoroughly interesting and worthwhile listen.

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amazing book!

so funny, sad and insightful. I laughed out loud at bits I probably shouldn't but Benji has such a great way with words

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Playful & Interesting…A GREAT READ

I really enjoyed this book. I found the NHS insight both interesting and shocking. I loved the anecdotes. An awesome narrative style. Highly recommend.

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