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Cheryl Landes' New Memoir "The Best I Can Do" Reveals A Heart-Wrenching Journey Through Mental Illness and Homelessness
Cheryl Landes announces the release of her memoir "The Best I Can Do: A True Story of Navigating the Complexities of Mental Illness and Homelessness," which details her personal journey as a caregiver for her late husband and their subsequent struggle with homelessness.Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/d5b0c2c62cf58e5fc33c0537e71f2d34.jpgCheryl Landes, a renowned technical communications consultant and author of six books, announces the release of her latest memoir, "The Best I Can Do: A True Story of Navigating the Complexities of Mental Illness and Homelessness." This deeply moving and beautifully crafted memoir offers an intimate look into Cheryl's personal journey as a caregiver for her late husband, whose undiagnosed mental illness led to the unraveling of their marriage and their descent into homelessness.
Cheryl Landes thought she knew her husband. Nine years after marrying her college sweetheart, the middle-class woman wondered if his odd episodes of paranoia were more than just work stress. But when his condition worsened after being laid off, she made a surprising discovery that revealed the depth of his mental deterioration. Stunned when he vanished without a word, Cheryl was left with a pile of guilt, empty bank accounts, and forced to live in her car. As she looked back on their past, their moments of bliss fought with the gut-wrenching despair of his downswings and launched her on an emotionally draining rollercoaster.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five people experience mental illness in their lifetimes. Mental illness does not discriminate, it can happen to anyone regardless of their social and economic status. The same is true with homelessness. Many people are living paycheck to paycheck, and even those who aren't can be subjected to losing a home with one major setback.
"Spreading awareness about these issues is important to me," says Cheryl Landes. "There's no easy solution to mental illness and homelessness, and everyone's experiences are different, but we need to continue talking about these issues and find solutions that will help people who are struggling instead of trying to hide them."
Literary Titan praises "The Best I Can Do" as "a deeply moving and beautifully crafted memoir" that provides "an intimate look into the challenges of loving someone with mental illness." The review highlights Landes' natural writing talent, describing her storytelling as "beautifully detailed and heartbreaking," and notes that the book "paints a vividly detailed picture" of her struggles.
Don't miss Cheryl Landes' compelling memoir, "The Best I Can Do: A True Story of Navigating the Complexities of Mental Illness and Homelessness." Get your copy today on Amazon [https://amzn.to/3WdpbBf] or Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-best-i-can-do-cheryl-landes/1145662526?ean=9798989545025]. For more information about Cheryl, her books, and her services, visit tabbycatco.com [http://tabbycatco.com/].
About the Book
Cheryl Landes thought she knew her husband. Nine years after marrying her college sweetheart, she watched in helpless agony as his odd episodes of paranoia spiraled into something far more sinister. When his mental deterioration led to job loss and his sudden disappearance, Cheryl was left with empty bank accounts and forced to live out of her car. In this raw, poignant memoir, Cheryl chronicles her heartbreaking journey through love, loss, and survival. As she navigates the gut-wrenching despair of her husband's undiagnosed mental illness and the harsh realities of homelessness, Cheryl's story sheds light on issues that affect millions yet are rarely discussed. This deeply moving book is a testament to resilience and the enduring human spirit, offering hope and understanding to anyone affected by mental illness and homelessness.
About the Author
Cheryl Landes is a technical communications consultant and the author of six books and hundreds of articles about Northwest travel and history. Her latest book, "The Best I Can Do," is about her experiences as a caregiver for her late husband, who had an undiagnosed mental illness that resulted in their marriage falling apart and forcing them into homelessness. She lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she enjoys photography, hiking, music, reading, and volunteering at an animal shelter.
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