Born Into Crisis, Kenneth Nixon
Born Into Crisis, Kenneth Nixon
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Born Into Crisis
A Memoir

Author: Kenneth Nixon

Narrator: Robbie Madison, Kenneth Nixon

Unabridged: 6 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/02/2023


Synopsis

The American mental health system is in crisis, and those affected by its shortcomings are drowning without the tools and resources they deserve and need to thrive. In Born Into Crisis, author Kenneth Nixon shares his story of growing up with a mother with severe mental illness and a family stuck in an enduring cycle of trauma. He knows firsthand the impact trauma can have on a person's life. Kenneth not only takes you on a powerful journey through his stories but also provides cogent and practical strategies for creating lasting change in our mental health system. Born Into Crisis is more than just a story of resiliency. It's also a call to action.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Octavia

To begin, I must say, "Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant." For, you have Answered your Calling and Assignment with your Profound Memoir. Secondly, Thank you, Goodreads for making me a Grateful Giveaway Winner once again with this memorable copy of "Born In Crisis: A Memoir." With God's Grace, Min......more

Goodreads review by Mich

This book on Mr. Nixon life is the typical experience of poverty stricken individuals …a lot of people can relate too. Sometimes the parents mess children up before the world does. The call to action towards trauma, I agree needs to be implemented in the healthcare system, but there are better route......more

Goodreads review by Toyia

The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Nixon Jr's personal story and the second part serving as a call to action for mental health reform. The author's firsthand experiences with the mental health system and extensive research on the subject make for a powerful and eye-o......more