To Subdue the Beast

By Raoul John Palu

To subdue the beast is the true story of Raoul John Palu the son of an English mother and Tongan father who was born in New Zealand. It follows his descent into madness and his harrowing journey and ascent into wellness. From the halls of academia to the confines of prison and a psychiatric ward the book details the struggle for normality and sanity and the reality of mental illness in New Zealand. It describes how one person overcame the odds to become a psychiatric survivor and went on to live a successful and fulfilling life. The book provide a firsthand account and insight into the inner workings of the Mental Health system from a consumer's point of view.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1097686612
• ISBN13: 9781097686612
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"