{"title":"Katya Cengel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Katya Cengel collection! Katya Cengel is a distinguished author, known for her intriguing narratives that blend elements of biography and memoir. Her captivating stories offer readers an engaging glimpse into diverse experiences and transformative journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout books in this collection is \u003cem\u003eStraightjackets and Lunch Money\u003c\/em\u003e. This book explores the remarkable stories of individuals often overlooked by mainstream narratives. Cengel's adept storytelling and nuanced exploration of human resilience make her works both educational and deeply moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a fan of biography, memoir, or simply love a well-told story, Katya Cengel's books are sure to captivate and inspire you. Explore her collection to embark on journeys that will expand your understanding of the world and the fascinating people within it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"straitjackets-and-lunch-money-by-katya-cengel-9781954907683","title":"Straitjackets and Lunch Money","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStraitjackets and Lunch Money\u003c\/em\u003e by Katya Cengel tells the compelling story of the author's experience as patient number 090 71 51 at the Roth Psychosomatic Unit at Children's Hospital at Stanford in 1986, when she was just 10 years old. Overwhelmed by feelings of abandonment, worthlessness, and anger from caring for her depressed father, Katya sought escape in the only way she knew—by starving herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThirty years later, as a journalist, Katya discovers her young age was not the only unusual aspect of her hospital stay. The concept of psychosomatic units, where patients receive dual medical and psychological diagnoses, was a revolutionary idea that has since largely fallen out of favour. Katya documents this journey, tracking down the doctors, psychologists, and counsellors who once cared for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative intertwines the voice of the troubled 10-year-old girl she once was with her adult reflections. The result is a gut-wrenching account of childhood mental illness told from the inside, enriched by updates from experts in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845833216236,"sku":"9781954907683","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/458473482884.jpg?v=1758898854"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/katya-cengel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}