Journey Untold: Twisted Love: My Mother's Struggle with Mental Illnesses

This might be a bit bias, since I know many of the main characters. I liked that the author laid bare her "soul," to tell her story. I would recommend this book to anyone who's struggling with mental health issues. As she's proven, there's light at the end of the tunnel.

This book was awe-inspiring...It truly demonstrates that every struggle in your life can be made into a driving force to conquer all your heart's desires. Sometimes we have to experience struggles in order for us to know the true meaning of humility. This book encompasses a world which many of us may not have experienced in our lifetime and helps us to understand the REAL side of mental illness. Yassin, I applaud you and wish you nothing but uplifting praise in all your current and future endeavors. May you continue to bless those who may feel lost in their own little worlds while fighting to get thru their struggles with and or dealing with loved ones with mental illness. You really brought "reality" to understanding this "shunned upon" topic. God Bless You!

Because I worked in the woefully inadequate mental health system in the Virgin Islands at the time this book was written, I can attest to the truth of the community attitudes towards mental illness and the tremendous lack of understanding of its impact on children. Shame and secrecy still dominates the landscape and the pain that the author experienced as a child was authentic. I applaud Yassin's courage to come out of the shadow's and share her story. The pain must be met by a grassroots surge of acceptance and compassion for the problem and this book is a beginning.

This book left me in awe!! I read it in one sitting. Could not put it down. Yassin, i have known you most of your childhood life and never saw this side. I would like to congratulate you for your courage and strength. I would surely be passing this book on to anyone that would read. May God continue to bless you and your entire family and may he continue to help you through your dealings. Love always. Lynette P. Petty-Amey.

Excellent book about mental illness. Born and raised in the Virgin Islands myself, I could relate to so many of the things that were said and the places mentioned. I commend the author for sharing her story. I think in many aspects it is still a taboo subject that people don't know what to do with or how to help. So instead, they do nothing and the cycle continues.

Wow! A powerful testimony of a young woman's survival, strength and triumph over the effects of the most misunderstood illness in the world. God truly is amazing, as evidenced by the author's willingness to admit that He was watching over her all along.

This was an interesting book. I love the intimacy of the language. Almost makes me feel as if I was a part of her life. I just couldn't put it down he book down. Mental illness is truly stereotypical in a he islands and the need for awareness and treatment is paramount. Everyone needs to get involved. Excellent job Yassin!

I enjoyed this book. It could have been edited a bit better so that it flowed more professionally and more attention were paid to important details but basically it was an interesting read.Kudos to the author. My sister is mentally ill and I understand your journey. You are strong, you are positive and your children are blessed.