‘Captures the essence of the time and pinpoints the tricky area where the professional and personal sit uneasily in the field of mental health care. A fascinating, warm and absorbing story.’– Jo Brand, comedian, writer, presenter and actress.
‘A heart-rending narrative woven around the tragic thought distortions of a serious mental health disorder.’ – L J Jenner, author of The Wrong Story
‘Heartbreaking and inspiring all at once.’– NetGalley reviewer
‘I was captivated by the story from the first page.The plot is well constructed and seeds sown early in the novel grow towards a brilliant final denouement.’
‘It’s sad, it’s a little dark and it builds immensely up to what I can only describe as an impeccable finale.’
‘Definitely don’t judge this book by it’s vagueness, pick it up and be in for a interesting, emotional journey.’
‘A real page turner; a gripping story based on medical fact. The poignancy of what happens to Brian and his family is overwhelmingly well described, and the book should be widely read for its storyline, which is so relevant to modern medicine.’
– Professor John Wass, Professor of Endocrinology at Oxford University.
‘Impulses has elements of modern tragedy, moments of revelation, and a tragic change in circumstance.’
‘Short, sharp chapters relentlessly record each new blow dealt, grabbing the reader’s attention and seducing them into reading another chapter. Every new setback reminds us all that we may be closer to the precipice than we realise.’
