Official Review: University on Watch by J. Peters

[Saint Bruno]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "University on Watch" by J. Peters.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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University on Watch by J. Peters is a touching memoir about the author's struggles with schizophrenia while he was a student. In the author's last semester at New London University, he applied for admission into the English graduate program but wasn't accepted. And it was at this time that his condition became even more severe. As a result, the author's move to contest the admission denial led to some unforeseen and revealing events.

The author is now a licensed clinical social worker and a university professor. But the story about his challenges and struggles with mental health and path to recovery is worth sharing with the world. Through this book, the author highlights the plights of students experiencing mental issues without any support. He also intends to spread awareness about mental health disorders and why we need to support people struggling with the illness.

This 194-page book had me struggling to hold back my tears throughout my read. Some of the author's actions due to his mental illness at the time were very touching. For example, there was a time when he smashed the front window of his car and also smashed the second one to give the impression of continuity. I have read books about people who recovered from mental health, but this one is different in that it details the things that were going on in the author's mind. This book opened my eyes to how delicate our minds are and what people suffering from mental health disorders go through.

What I like most about University on Watch is its message of hope. I cannot sufficiently commend the author for sharing his story. I find his recovery and achievements very inspiring. So I would encourage the loved ones of people suffering from mental health issues to draw strength and hope from the author's story.

Furthermore, I liked how the memoir followed a linear sequence of events because it made the story easy to follow. The author's narrations are clear and vivid. I must commend his courage to open up and share even the most shameful experiences he suffered. I also enjoyed his insights into the therapeutic powers of writing. For example, the author uses his blog to create awareness about mental health and believes it is an effective weapon to fight chronic mental health issues.

To conclude, there was nothing noteworthy that I disliked about this book. It seems professionally edited but contains a few errors. Therefore, I am glad to rate University on Watch four out of four stars. I highly recommend it to the loved ones of people struggling with mental health disorders, caregivers, social workers, therapists, and school administrators. Readers interested in gaining insights into the effects of mental health disorders would also find this book very informative.

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[Bookishkrish24]

I have read a lot about schizophrenia. And would like to read more. Thanks for introducing this book to me.

[Rayah Raouf]

I don't know much about schizophrenia honestly so I believe reading this would help. The fact that you mentioned you had to hold back tears means it is a well-written book. Thank you for taking the time to write the review!

[Pandora10]

A book that opens the readers mind to gain some understanding of what those suffering with mental illness go through should be helpful to many who know little about the subject, myself included. I like the fact that although it deals with difficult topics and situations it also offers hope. The author has a lot of courage to open up this way. It is encouraging to know that he has recovered. Thank you for the excellent review.

[Mariana Figueira]

Mental health awareness is such an important topic, I commend the author for writing about it, it can't be easy. Thanks for the incredible review.

[TheMazeRunner]

This is a hard read. I love how they represented the illness on the cover.

[Harty Muli]

Thanks to the author for sharing a compelling account of this condition. Thanks for the great review.

[Saint Bruno]

I don't know much about schizophrenia honestly so I believe reading this would help. The fact that you mentioned you had to hold back tears means it is a well-written book. Thank you for taking the time to write the review!

A book that opens the readers mind to gain some understanding of what those suffering with mental illness go through should be helpful to many who know little about the subject, myself included. I like the fact that although it deals with difficult topics and situations it also offers hope. The author has a lot of courage to open up this way. It is encouraging to know that he has recovered. Thank you for the excellent review.

Mental health awareness is such an important topic, I commend the author for writing about it, it can't be easy. Thanks for the incredible review.

Mental health awareness is such an important topic, I commend the author for writing about it, it can't be easy. Thanks for the incredible review.

This is a hard read. I love how they represented the illness on the cover.

Thanks to the author for sharing a compelling account of this condition. Thanks for the great review.

I have read a lot about schizophrenia. And would like to read more. Thanks for introducing this book to me.

I can't thank you enough for finding the time to read and comment on my review.