‘Tender, wise, and deeply true.’ – Andrew Denton‘
Blazingly beautiful and devastating. I wept but felt less alone as a human. I want everyone to read this book!’ – Favel Parrett, author of Past the Shallows and There Was Still Love
The fox sits on the outer waiting for me to discover him because at the moment, I am on the outer too. He watches me. Can you see him? He’s clever at hiding. Primary diagnosis – Schizoaffective; Comorbidity – Major depression, juvenile autism, My Friend Fox A literary memoir about the the wonder, the humour, and the realities that exist beyond what is printed in a mental health file. Alongside Heidi’s beautifully lyrical words are her exquisite line drawings, making My Friend Fox a book to be read, treasured, and gifted.
‘This book is a story of reclamation, resilience and resistance. Heidi reclaims her story from the mental health industry that has defined her based on diagnoses and rewrites it as her own, rich, important experience which holds lessons for us all. My Friend Fox is an evocative and emotive memoir from an outstandingly talented writer. A must read for anyone who has ever felt on the outer.’ – Jax Jacki Brown, disability activist and writer
Product Details
- Publisher: Ultimo Press; September 1, 2021
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781761150159
- ISBN: 9781761150166
