The Lost Girls of Willowbrook is a very well-written book. It is a fictional book based on a true story. The fact that there is truth in the bones of the book makes it more horrifying than an Stephen King book. Sage is a young lady who lost her family. She lives with her stepfather in a state of mutual loathing. Her father died when she was young. Her twin sister, Rosemarie, died six years prior. After remarrying to a man who disliked Sage, her mother died. Several years later, Sage finds out Rosemarie did not die of pneumonia. Her mother put her twin in the Willowbrook asylum. Sage decides to go to Willowbrook and find her sister. What follows is a tale of horror based in reality. As I read Sage's story, I was unable to divorce myself from the history on which it was based. That did not lessen the impact of the book. It really packed an emotional punch. It is well written. Over the years, I have read articles about horrible state of mental institutions. I have watched the Cropsey documentary and a few other videos about closed asylums. The state of mental health in this country is still in crisis. I recommend The Lost Girls of Willowbrook. I received an advance review copy from Netgalley. After reading the book, I wrote an honest review. #TheLostGirlsofWillowbrook #NetGalley @EllenMarieWise @NetGalley
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