ON MENDED WINGS

About the Book

Poetry and artistic expression used for healing and restoration has been common since ancient times. From primitive chants used during healing ceremonies to the modern recognition of art’s relationship to healing by great figures in the world of medicine, acknowledgment of its value is unmistakable. This anthology of poetry aims to aid in the healing and restoration of both its contributors and readers. In the words of Freud, “Not I, but the poet discovered the unconscious.”

About the Author

This anthology of poetry, compiled by Business Basics for the benefit of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a labor of love by poets and artists desiring to empower consumers, families and loved ones enduring the trials of mental illness. Their willingness to share their experiences on healing and restoration through the written word and art is a blessing to us all. For more information on the resources and services provided by NAMI for a wide range of mental illnesses, including autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, major depression, OCD, panic disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, Tourette’s syndrome among others, go to www.nami.org