
In Two Minds
Stories of Murder, Justice and Recovery from a Forensic Psychiatrist
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Narrated by:
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Dr Sohom Das
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By:
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Dr Sohom Das
About this listen
Shocking, eye-opening and grimly fascinating, these are the true stories, patients and cases that have characterised a career spent treating mentally disordered offenders.
Listen to the end of the audiobook for an exclusive bonus chapter, written and read by the author.
As a forensic psychiatrist, it's Dr Das' job to treat and rehabilitate what the tabloids might call the 'criminally insane', many of whom assault, rob, rape and even kill. His work takes him to high-security prisons and securely locked hospital wards across the country, as well as inside courtrooms, giving evidence as an expert witness.
From the young woman who smothered her two-year-old nephew in a flash of psychosis, to the teenager who set his house on fire with his mother locked inside, Dr Das must delve into the minds of these violent offenders to elicit their symptoms of mental illness, understand their actions and prevent future atrocities.
In this honest, revealing and at times humorous memoir, Dr Das shares stories from his 15 years as a psychiatric doctor working with this dangerous clientele, detailing some of his most extreme, heart-breaking and bizarre cases - and how he's learned to live with his mistakes when the worse happens.
Compelling, enlightening and candid, if you enjoyed Unnatural Causes, Dark Side of the Mind or The Prison Doctor, you'll love In Two Minds.
©2022 Dr Sohom Das (P)2022 Hachette Audio UKAlongside the fascinating case studies are personal and often very funny anecdotes chosen from different moments in his career.
I enjoyed the small details such as having to conduct important forensic assessments in cramped spaces, with makeshift tables and clanging doors.
The variety of characters, both staff and patients, is very relatable. I also appreciated the sensitivity of Dr Das’ approach when discussing his most mentally disturbed patients in the light of their shocking acts of violence.
This is a clearly written, informative and absorbing book which raises many important questions, and more importantly faces taboos head on.
Anyone with an interest in people, a thirst for knowledge and a love of detail will enjoy it.
I did notice some minor editing flaws in the audio recording, where disconnected breaths and inhalations appeared.
I also felt a bit sad to hear some cases described as banal and mundane, when the author was experiencing job dissatisfaction and wanting more excitement. I understand the context in which this was written, but I felt a bit sad for the patients or prisoners who weren’t interesting enough. Maybe I’m just being soppy!
All in all this is a brilliant book, with intriguing insights, and I definitely recommend it.
Absorbing Narrative
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Just simply fantastic.
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brilliant read
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Very positive and fair character of the Doctor dealing with cases in this book.
Amazingly interesting
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Definitely recommend!!
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Fantastic
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Fascinating deep dive into forensic psychiatry
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amazing read
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Excellent story and fascinating insight into medical cases
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awful jokes .... amazing story, excellent listen !
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