Lessons from the Looney Bin

By Faith Steel

Lessons from the Looney Bin is the story of a nineteen-year-old girl stuck in a psychiatric ward because of her parents. This book is a collection of the stories and lessons she learned while on the inside, from her point of view.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Oct 6, 2014
• ISBN: 9781496934833

Faith Steel

Faith Steel is a sweet Southern belle. She wrote “Lessons from the Looney Bin” after her experience at a mental institution as a somewhat sane person in hopes that what she learned could help other people. Faith has since moved to Memphis, Tennessee, and is currently attending the University of Memphis. She received her associate’s from the University of Florida the same year she graduated high school in 2013.

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Published by AuthorHouse 07/18/2014

ISBN: 978-1-4969-3482-6 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4969-3483-3 (e)

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Lesson 1:   Never Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth

Lesson 2:   You need friends

Lesson 3:   Someone is always watching

Lesson 4:   A smile or friendly gesture goes a long way

Lesson 5:   You are never too old for games

Lesson 6:   Laughter is medicine for the soul

Lesson 7:   Be honest

Lesson 8:   Follow directions

Lesson 9:   You can only control yourself and your reactions

Lesson 10:  Everyone is a little crazy Everyone is a little broken

Dear reader,

The contents of this book are based on a true story. The names and places have been changed but everything else is how exactly what occurred to me in a tragically funny week in April 2014. I wrote this in order to