No Saints Here is really two books—a poignant portrayal of the effects of trauma, mental illness and addiction on affected individuals and families and a manual of guidance drawn from scientific studies, cumulative clinical experience, and the voices of lived experience. It offers dire warnings of the risks of harm in the name of help proffered by exploitive and abuse institutions as well as effective alternatives.
No Saints Here is filled with profound lessons for parents, care providers, and policy makers.
No Saints Here is a must read—a healing journey--for parents of troubled children.
--William White, Author, Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America