| Easy Reading..., September 13, 2008 This is such an easy read! If I didn't know better, I never would have known that this was Ryan's first published book. It is a very colorful and entertaining book. I have no connection to the mental health profession and had no problem understanding the technical information in this novel. Although Charlee has his issues, you can't help but love this child & wish the best for him. The only down side to the book is that I'm finished with it already! LOL! I read it in well under a week. Ryan, you need to write more! :) I recommend this book to anyone that cares about kids, life, or anything in general! | 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Great read! , July 30, 2008 This is a great read! I was completely drawn into the story of Charlee and his journey through his healing process. The details in this book are amazing. Anyone with history of RTF or inpatient psych will completely appreciate the balance between anguish and comic relief that is beautifully accomplished in this work. It was such an entertaining book, I hated to put it down and couldn't wait to pick it up! I have recommended it to everyone! |
| 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: This is a great book, July 19, 2008 This is a raw and accurate look at what it's like to be an adolescent boy in the mental health system. The charaters are great and the this book is a real page turner. It's a must read for anyone in the mental health field and will give those not in the field a real and accurate view of what happend behind the walls in a RTF. I can't wait for more books from this writer. |
| 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Woo Hoo! Great Book!, July 9, 2008 This book is an excellent read for anyone. Although is was written from the perspective of a young man who came of age in a Residential Treatment Facility (RTF), Ryan really paints a clear picture of everything and everyone who is involved in the workings of an RTF. Anyone can read, understand and empathize with the chararcters of this book, espeically Charlee. Having worked in an RTF it is refreshing to gain some insight into how the clients and staff interactions are perceived through someone elses eyes. But you do not have to have RTF experience to enjoy this book. Ryan's empathy and humor are evident in that he not only leads us on Charlee's journey, he guides each of us through every individual who touched Charlee's life--whether in a positive or negative way. I recommend that you read this book. It will not take you long, but not because of it's length, but because once you get started you will be so eager to see who is working the 'next shift'. |
| 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Residential Treatment Facility, June 30, 2008 Ryan did an excellent job portraying an example of an adolescent's experience through residential treatment. This book serves as an excellent example of an educational resource for both non-professionals and professionals interested in gaining knowledge related residential treatment facilities. | | 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: A new perspective and a great story too, May 29, 2008 This is a story written from the perspective of a young man who has spent his childhood in Residential Facilities, which are long term psychiatric placements for children / youths with severe emotional and / or behavioral issues. I was totally captivated by the story and character development of Charlee and the many 'peers' he encounters in the last year before he ages out. This is simply put a very compelling, page turning story. Ryan does a fantastic job of drawing you into the world of Amos House and the unit on which Charlee lives. For those looking for some clincal perspective, Ryan does not fail either. I am a Mental Health Professional who monitors clients in these facilites for a Community Mental Health Agency. I live in another state than Ryan and the 'lingo' and dynamics at the Amos House is pretty much the same as the facilites I have come to know. Ryan's knowledge on this subject is evident. I have gained a new perspective of what the kids I work with deal with on a daily basis. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a smart, well written, page turning read! |
| 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Great Read!, May 23, 2008 Quiet Room Charlee tells the story from Charlee's perspective, of his last year in a psychiatric unit for kids. I found it eye opening of what kids trying to rehabilitate have to deal with in these units and also what the staff goes through. The story keeps you guessing and anticipating, trying to figure out the root cause for Charlee's troubles. A must read and a great new author! |
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