Sometimes Amazing Things Happen

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Heartbreak and Hope on the Bellevue Hospital Psychiatric Prison Ward

By Elizabeth Ford

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Sometimes Amazing Things Happen by Elizabeth Ford is a compelling memoir that delves into the challenging and often turbulent experiences of a psychiatrist working within the New York City criminal justice system. The book provides an insightful look into the complex lives of her patients, highlighting her dedication and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with advocating for humanity and care in a system fraught with challenges. Ford takes the reader on a journey through the emotional landscapes of her profession, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of mental health and the legal system.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs faced by a mental health professional working within the criminal justice system. Elizabeth Ford's memoir offers a poignant insight into the intersection of psychiatry and law, sharing profound and heartfelt experiences that might resonate with those who appreciate stories about resilience and social justice.

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Elizabeth Ford cared for one of the most vulnerable populations of mentally ill people: the inmates of New York's jails, including Rikers Island. Her patients made her a great doctor and a better person, and as she treated these men, she learned about doctoring, nurturing, parenting, and love.

Ford brings humour, grace, and humanity to her beautifully rendered prose on the lives of the patients in her care and illuminates the inner workings (and failings) of the mental health system, the justice system, and the prison system.

Sometimes Amazing Things Happen offers a profound and insightful exploration of these complex systems through the lens of compassion and empathy.

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Sometimes Amazing Things Happen by Elizabeth Ford receives praise for its compassionate portrayal of the intersection between mental illness and the criminal justice system. Reviewers commend Ford for her insightful and empathetic account, highlighting her ability to humanise the struggles of those often neglected in society. The narrative is noted for its powerful depiction of hope amid despair and its influence on changing perceptions and attitudes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781941393437

Publisher: Regan Arts

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 April 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Regan Arts

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Elizabeth Ford Non-Fiction

About the Author

Elizabeth Ford, MD is currently the Chief of Psychiatry for Correctional Health Services for New York City’s Health and Hospitals and a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine. She spent years working on the jail inpatient psychiatry service at Bellevue and in the Bellevue psychiatric emergency room, specializing in the care of individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system. Dr. Ford teaches and writes extensively about topics related to the interface of mental health, law, and correctional settings. She lives in New York with her family.