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Finding Hope in a Psych Ward: Tanya J. Peterson on Her Book 'Leave of Absence'

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Release Date: 04/17/2013

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Tanya J. Peterson’s novel Leave of Absence takes readers into the broken, genuine hearts of two patients in a behavioral health center. Oliver is suicidal and deeply depressed after the loss of his wife and baby. Penelope is a young woman recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and doesn’t feel she deserves her fiancé’s love. Both are mourning the loss of their happy, balanced lives. But a thread of hope runs through each page as Oliver and Penelope help each other get through each day.

Tanya J. Peterson speaks with Mental Health and Wellness Radio Host Jenee Darden about her novel, living with bipolar disorder and writing.