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The Boy Between: A Mother and Son’s Journey From a World Gone Grey

av Josiah Hartley

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Bestselling novelist Amanda Prowse knew how to resolve a fictional family crisis. But then her son came to her with a real one... Josiah was nineteen with the world at his feet when things changed. Without warning, the new university student's mental health deteriorated to the point that he planned his own death. His mother, bestselling author Amanda Prowse, found herself grappling for ways to help him, with no clear sense of where that could be found. This is the book they wish had been there for them during those dark times. Josiah's situation is not unusual: the statistics on student mental health are terrifying. And he was not the only one suffering; his family was also hijacked by his illness, watching him struggle and fearing the day he might succeed in taking his life. In this book, Josiah and Amanda hope to give a voice to those who suffer, and to show them that help can be found. It is Josiah's raw, at times bleak, sometimes humorous, but always honest account of what it is like to live with depression. It is Amanda's heart-rending account of her pain at watching him suffer, speaking from the heart about a mother's love for her child. For anyone with depression and anyone who loves someone with depression, Amanda and Josiah have a clear message--you are not alone, and there is hope.… (mer)
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A first hand account of a young man's fight with an insidious monster: depression!

Co-written by Josiah Hartley, and his mum Amanda Prowse, this gut-wrenching true story is for everyone whether you're suffering personally with depression, or you are caring for a family member or friend who is suffering. As is pointed out in story time and again, we tend to shy away from discussing it, even though we're now in 2023!!! It still is the bloody big elephant in room.

A beautiful and extremely moving tale. ( )
  Steven1958 | Jan 18, 2023 |
This was such a touching book; I did have to put it down a few times because it was an emotional read, but otherwise it was a fairly quick read. I liked that the book focused on both Amanda's feelings and Josh's, but it was equal; Amanda didn't overpower Josh, and vice versa.

As someone who's suffered with depression, it was really nice to read a book by someone who felt like me. Most books I've read about this topic were written by people who lost a loved one to the illness, rather than people who have also had it. Though our experiences were different, in a lot of ways it was similar. I've rarely found an account of the illness that sounds so similar to my own.

This was difficult to read at times, I won't lie. As I said, there were certain parts that I had to put the book down. This is one of those books that I'll likely never forget. It was touching to see his family being so supportive of him when I'm sure they were lost. I wish the best to Josh and the rest of his family.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book via iRead Book Tours. This did not influence my opinion in any way. ( )
  angeljmartin | Mar 12, 2021 |
Honestly Raw

I defy you to find a more open and honest book about depression than this. Told by both the son who suffers from this disease and by his mother who desperately tried to heal her son, it will move you in so many ways. This story reached to my soul and didn't let go as I could feel all the emotions and lack of that they both experienced. Amazing ( )
  ChrisCaz | Feb 23, 2021 |
This feels like a very real and at times, gritty and unflinching examination of depression. It addresses the crippling effects on body, spirit, and relationships. It's written from two alternating perspectives - the adult son who suffers - and his mother who suffers alongside him.

I would not have naturally come across or chosen this book, but it was offered as an Amazon's prime read selection one month. I'm glad I chose it and think it's worth reading by anyone who suffers from depression or someone who loves a person who does.

I admire the graciousness and vulnerability inherent in both authors sharing their experiences and reactions to it. I know they did it to help others who may be struggling with the insidiousness of depression, but I hope they also found some measure of peace and release. The 'ending' of the book (although their journey is ongoing) is optimistic. I'm sure a lot of people are now pulling for you both. ( )
  angiestahl | Jan 22, 2021 |
The Boy Between is powerful, emotional, and most importantly, real. Josh (aka Josiah) and Amanda definitely have distinct voices in this - and that's a good thing. You get to see the story from both sides - the parent who only wants the best for their kid, and the kid who is struggling at times. Both sides are full of emotion, and the tale they tell together resonates with truth more than one of us has faced. A must-read for anyone who might be struggling or knows someone who is struggling. ( )
  LilyRoseShadowlyn | Nov 10, 2020 |
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Bestselling novelist Amanda Prowse knew how to resolve a fictional family crisis. But then her son came to her with a real one... Josiah was nineteen with the world at his feet when things changed. Without warning, the new university student's mental health deteriorated to the point that he planned his own death. His mother, bestselling author Amanda Prowse, found herself grappling for ways to help him, with no clear sense of where that could be found. This is the book they wish had been there for them during those dark times. Josiah's situation is not unusual: the statistics on student mental health are terrifying. And he was not the only one suffering; his family was also hijacked by his illness, watching him struggle and fearing the day he might succeed in taking his life. In this book, Josiah and Amanda hope to give a voice to those who suffer, and to show them that help can be found. It is Josiah's raw, at times bleak, sometimes humorous, but always honest account of what it is like to live with depression. It is Amanda's heart-rending account of her pain at watching him suffer, speaking from the heart about a mother's love for her child. For anyone with depression and anyone who loves someone with depression, Amanda and Josiah have a clear message--you are not alone, and there is hope.

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