Book Launch of a beautiful poetry book, You Are Not Alone, by Louise Mitchell
A special event was organized to celebrate the book launch of You Are Not Alone, written by Louise Mitchell. The book launch was held on 3rd February 2023, in which just close friends and family were present. The event saw its fair share of attendees excited to meet the author. Another similar event was planned in a local library on 23rd February 2023.
You Are Not Alone is a riveting poetry book narrating the story of a nurse coming to terms with her mental illness. The author uses a mixture of written poetry, hand-illustrated artwork and photography to examine the experiences and understanding of struggles with mental health from various angles and aesthetic mediums. It is a complete guide to coping with mental issues. Get your copy here.
Louise Mitchell, a Christian from Glasgow, has three children and lives with her husband. Though she enjoyed art as a child, she put it aside to focus on family and work. However, during a period of mental health struggles, she rediscovered her passion for art and poetry, which she believes can offer hope and support to others. Despite not initially being interested in English, Louise shows that anyone can discover a new passion with God's guidance.