Shocking. Eye-opening. Grimly fascinating. These true stories from a Forensic Psychiatrist working in prisons,secure hospitals and criminal courts are perfect for true crime fans and readers of The Prison Doctor and The Dark Side of the Mind.As a forensic psychiatrist,it's Dr Das's job to treat and rehabilitate what the tabloids might call the'criminally insane',many of whom assault,rob,rape,and even kill. From the young woman who smothered her two-year-old nephew in a flash of psychosis,to the teenager who set his house on fire with his mother locked inside,Dr Das must delve into the minds of these violent offenders to understand their actions and prevent future atrocities.In these honest and unflinching stories,Dr Das details some of the most extreme,heart-breaking and bizarre cases of his career.'a fascinating and moving account of life working with people who too often society wants to forget'Dr Amanda Brown,author of THE PRISON DOCTOR'excellent and enlightening'Jonathan Levi and Emma French,authors of INSIDE BROADMOOR'thought provoking'Gwen Adshead,author of THE DEVIL YOU KNOW
Publisher: Little,Brown Book GroupISBN: 9780751583793Number of pages: 400Weight: 280 gDimensions: 194 x 124 x 28 mm
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'This is a thought provoking book which brings alive the work of psychiatrists in the criminal justice system. Dr Das writes with verve about a complex and difficult subject,and true crime readers are in for a treat. Very entertaining!''You will want to spend time with Dr Sohom Das - he's witty,insightful,humble and humane and above all he just makes you glad that there are still psychiatrists out there who work with and care about those unfortunate people who,if we are honest with ourselves,we would all prefer to ignore,or simply lock up'In a binary world where it is tempting to think of people as either victims or perpetrators Dr Das eloquently explains how they can be both. In this excellent and enlightening book we enter the minds of people who have been classified as both mad and bad. We learn what it has been like to walk in Dr Das's shoes as he treats these mentally disordered violent offendersIn Two Minds is a fascinating and moving account of life working with people who too often society wants to forget. Dr Das writes with warmth about his experiences as a psychiatrist and provides important insight into an world that usually remains hidden
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