THE GIRL BEHIND THE GATE
BRENDA DAVIES
Review by Author Roy Murry
The times (1930 – 1950s) that Nora is put in a
mental institution for a “Defect,” which is explained in this novel, is one of the
UK’s historical defects. Her journey in that HOSPITAL is long, exasperating, and cruel.
Nora goes into a cocoon, without psychological aid,
for many years, because of the crude, authoritarian management system of the
institution. Modern psychiatry arrived forty years later, in the form of Dr. Humphrey,
a compassionate woman who also struggled with her own personal issues.
Nora and Humprey’s interviews and communications
change each woman’s understanding of who they are positively, making for an inspirational
read. The novel is a lengthy and complex read, making it time-consuming.
Tears and laughter will guide you through to the
end.
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