Review: Eye opening look into mental illness
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 4, 2014
I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.  "Prison of Lies: A Journey Through Madness" is a moving story of one man's battle with mental illness.  Tom had grown up an awkward, uncoordinated child, he also had problems fitting in and making friends.  Now, he's in college, and he feels even more alienated because of his naivety, he is abundantly aware that he isn't as advanced as the other kids he is around.  When he meets Mary, he falls head over heels in love with her.  When things begin to go sour, he's unable to let go and he begins to lose touch with reality.This was an eye opening novel about what goes on in one's mind as they begin to travel the dark path of mental illness.  Although enlightening, this was a difficult read.  My heart broke for Tom as he was repeatedly rejected by his roommates and peers alike. As I read, I continually wondered why no one saw this coming, but I guess it's because he didn't really get close to anyone.  I'm glad that he sought help and I hope he has finally been able to have the closure he so desperately needed. This is definitely a must read if you want an inside view of mental illness.