Keeper of Dreams: Memory, myth and meaning

By A.M. van Guest

A young boy, incredibly shy, anxious and socially awkward, finds himself fascinated by the slum clearances of Manchester in the 1960s. The son of a brooding and secretive WW II refugee from Eastern Europe, the boy follows a troubled path eventually to become a well-travelled and successful scientist, yet with a history of mental illness and failed relationships. With traditional medical and counselling approaches having repeatedly failed to provide a long-term solution to his mental health issues, one crucial life event leads him to embark upon a five-year journey of philosophically-appraised self-healing. Written as an engrossing novel - often dark and funny in equal measure - this cleverly crafted monomyth introduces all the key bio-psycho-social ideas underpinning good mental health, considers carefully the issues facing young people in modern society, and offers practical insights for troubled readers of all ages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0244335591
• ISBN13: 9780244335595
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.3"