BOOK DETAILS :
- Publisher : Bookleaf Publishing; 1st edition (4 March 2025); BookLeaf Publishing
- Language : English
- Paperback : 80 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9369540237
ABOUT THE AUTHOR :
BOOK REVIEW :
“Echoes of the Mind” is a hauntingly evocative collection of 21 poems that bridges the chasm between psychiatry and poetry. Written by Dr. Amisha Vashisht, a resident doctor in psychiatry, this collection is more than a literary endeavor—it is a poetic diary of lived encounters with the fractured beauty of the human psyche.
From the opening preface, Dr. Vashisht sets the tone: psychiatry, for her, is not merely a science but a narrative space where minds unravel, perceptions distort, and healing emerges in lyrical fragments.
One standout poem, “A Love That Was Never There”, delves into the psychological phenomenon of erotomania—the delusional belief that one is loved by another, often a stranger or distant figure. Through rhythmic quatrains and poignant imagery, the poem captures a descent into illusion, framed with such tenderness that the reader cannot help but ache for the narrator. The accompanying author’s note gently guides the reader, bridging the poetic experience with its psychiatric roots, making it accessible without diluting its emotional gravity.
What sets “Echoes of the Mind” apart is its refusal to romanticize or sensationalize mental illness. Instead, it offers a quiet dignity to conditions like schizophrenia, depersonalization, mania, and addiction. Through metaphor and form, Dr. Vashisht transforms clinical complexity into lyrical grace, allowing us to witness mental illness not from a distance, but intimately, compassionately.
This book is a must-read for anyone who has lived with, worked alongside, or simply wishes to understand the kaleidoscope of the human mind. With profound insight and poetic elegance, “Echoes of the Mind” demands to be seen—and felt.
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Paperback
Total Pages: 68
Overall Ratings: 4.6/5⭐
Final Verdict:
A moving fusion of psychiatry and poetry that invites readers into the tender, tumultuous corridors of the mind. Bold, lyrical, and deeply empathetic.
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