Short description
Featuring a new Afterword by the author, Greenberg's semi-autobiographical novel stands as a timeless and unforgettable portrayal of mental illness and remains every bit as poignant, gripping, and relevant as when it was first published in 1964.
Long description
Aided by a brilliant psychiatrist, and accompanied by her deeply concerned-and terrified-parents, Deborah must undertake a three-year struggle to resist the allure of madness, and rejoin the real world. Poignant and compelling, I Never Promised You a Rose Garden is a convincing and emotionally gripping * read that introduces an unforgettable young heroine-and stands as a modern classic on the topic of mental illness.
Review
Convincing and emotionally gripping. -- The New York Times
A rare and wonderful insight into the dark kingdom of the mind. -- Chicago Tribune