Fragile Minds

by Diane Lane Chambers

FBT review:

Discover *Fragile Minds* by Diane Lane Chambers, a powerful, gold-medal–winning true story for readers who love compelling indie non-fiction. After surviving breast cancer and a devastating battle with anxiety and depression, Chambers takes her sign language interpreting work deep inside psychiatric hospitals and crisis units—where she uncovers a broken system failing people with serious mental illness.

Blending memoir, investigative insight, and advocacy, *Fragile Minds* shines a light on the human cost of untreated mental illness while offering hope, clarity, and practical understanding for families and caregivers.

Perfect for readers searching beyond the usual bestseller lists, this inspiring, eye-opening ebook is a must-read if you’re looking for your next meaningful, conversation-starting title.

Publisher Description:

After a series of traumatic events, including breast cancer and a two-year battle with anxiety and depression, Diane Chambers, a professional sign language interpreter, searches for a deeper understanding of mental illness and those who suffer from it.  Taking her community interpreting work into the trenches of the psychiatric communities, she comes to a rude awakening. Our laws are allowing thousands of individuals with serious mental illness to go without treatment. Too often the results are tragic. This astounding revelation sets her on an unexpected crusade to make a difference.  In this 2x - gold-medal winning book, Chambers shares her experience and her knowledge of mental illness and our system of care, offering hope to struggling families while inspiring others into action to prevent tragedies stemming from untreated serious mental illness.

Promotion: Mar 10, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026

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