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I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

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Book Synopsis: The multimillion-copy bestselling modern classic of autobiographical fiction about a young woman’s struggle with mental health, featuring a new foreword by Esmé Weijun Wang, the New York Times bestselling author of The Collected Schizophrenias, and a new afterword by the authorA Penguin ClassicAfter making an attempt on her own life, sixteen-year-old Deborah Blau is diagnosed with schizophrenia. With the reluctant and fearful consent of her parents, she enters a psychiatric hospital many hours from her home in suburban Chicago. Here she will spend the next three years, trying, with the help of a gifted psychiatrist, to find a path back to her “normal” life, and to emerge from the imaginary Kingdom of Yr in which she has sought refuge.

A semiautobiographical novel originally published under the pen name Hannah Green just a year after Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar--a very different portrait of psychological breakdown--I Never Promised You a Rose Garden remains, more than half a century later, a timeless and ultimately hopeful book, ripe for rediscovery by a new generation eager to erase the stigma of mental illness.

For more than seventy-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 2,000 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Experience the raw and powerful journey of a young woman's battle with mental health in the timeless and bestselling autobiographical novel, I Never Promised You a Rose Garden. Delve into the depths of Deborah Blau's struggle with schizophrenia as she navigates the complex landscape of her own mind. With a new foreword by acclaimed author Esmé Weijun Wang, this Penguin Classic continues to captivate readers with its poignant and ultimately hopeful narrative.

Step into the world of psychological breakdown unlike any other with I Never Promised You a Rose Garden. Published just a year after Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, this semiautobiographical novel sheds light on the inner turmoil and resilience of its protagonist. Join Deborah as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and healing under the guidance of a compassionate psychiatrist, all within the pages of this modern classic that resonates with readers across generations.

Rediscover the power of storytelling and the enduring message of hope in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden. With Penguin Classics' dedication to preserving literary treasures, this novel stands as a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. As we strive to break the stigma surrounding mental illness, this compelling narrative serves as a beacon of courage and inspiration for readers seeking understanding and empathy.

Don't miss out on this transformative and uplifting read. Dive into the pages of I Never Promised You a Rose Garden and be moved by Deborah Blau's resilience and determination to reclaim her life. Order your copy today and join the journey towards compassion and acceptance.

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