{"product_id":"let-it-be","title":"Let It Be","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMary P. MacDonald has lived with mental illness for forty-seven years, having been “in the system” since she was seventeen. She has seen it all and experienced everything there is to experience, both good and bad. She knows the ins and outs and where the system is letting people down. She’s seen firsthand the dangers of health care workers not knowing how common medications interact with drugs used to treat mental illnesses. She’s been on hold for forty minutes on crisis lines and has hung up with no answers and a “call back if you need us.” She’s been misunderstood. She’s experienced the stigma that comes with having mental health challenges, the loss of friendships and being treated as less.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMary is also an author, a poet, and a mental health advocate. She has made it her personal mission to use her writing as a vehicle for engaging with the community to promote awareness, understanding, and compassion. “Everyone has something going on,” Mary says, lamenting the fact that many people don’t treat you properly if you have a mental illness because they think you’re “different,” when the truth is that most people with mental health challenges are kind and caring. Although progress has been made in recent years, the stigma of mental illness lives on, and that stigma often arises out of a lack of understanding. Mary hopes her new book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet It Be\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, will increase awareness and acceptance and show that you need to be your own advocate when you have a mental illness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet It Be\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers glimpses into Mary’s life. Her poetry is interspersed throughout the book, adding personal insight and reflections. Mary is hoping that people can see themselves in her story and feel a common connection, a sense of being seen and heard and understood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet It Be\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by author Mary P. MacDonald is thought-provoking and very intriguing with the addition of her poetry. It’s a deep dive into the world of mental illness from her perspective. Definitely worth a read!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet It Be\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a deeply personal account of Mary P. MacDonald’s life, beautifully expressed through poetry and prose. In this moving memoir, Mary candidly shares her struggles with conflict in her family, her journey with mental illness, her determination to make meaning in her life, and her deep faith in God. Through her sincere reflections, she recognizes God’s angels sent to bless her life, offering readers insight into her resilience and hope. This book is thoughtfully written and creatively crafted, giving the reader a deeper appreciation for the strength of the human spirit and the power of faith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books Prime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45914243760319,"sku":"54d78d46-e05d-4edf-ae82-5d344057c593","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/7550\/7647\/files\/3064d05d40da8b7a07d14d33dfcf0d46.jpg?v=1785056171","url":"https:\/\/books-prime.com\/products\/let-it-be","provider":"Books Prime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}