Mrs. Jones

About the Book

Helen is a patient with severe bipolar illness who, like most patients, doesn’t think there is anything wrong with her living a life controlled by destructive mood swings and impaired thinking. Her son spends most of his life searching for her, not knowing if she is dead or alive. As fate would have it, a painting will reunite the family. This is a gripping story reflecting the reality of living with mental illness.

About the Author

Dr. Elkashef is a psychiatrist who has treated patients with severe mental illness for over thirty years. This novel is about his experience in the trenches dealing with patients and the mental health system.