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A semi-autobiographical novel by Joanne Greenberg, based on her experience at a psychiatric hospital. It features a fantasy world called Iria, a doctor named Fried, and a controversial diagnosis of schizophrenia.
A classic novel about a schizophrenic teenage girl and her journey to recovery. Read ratings, reviews, quotes, and more from the Goodreads community.
A song written by Joe South in 1967 and recorded by various artists, including Lynn Anderson who won a Grammy for her version in 1971. The song is also known as "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden" and has been covered by k.d. lang and Martina McBride.
Music video by Lynn Anderson performing (I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden (Audio). Originally released 1970.
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden is a semi-autobiographical account of a teenage girl's three-year battle with schizophrenia. Deborah Blau, bright and artistically talented, has created a world, the Kingdom of Yr, as a form of defense from a confusing, frightening reality.
Learn about the novel by Joanne Greenberg that depicts a teenage girl's mental breakdown and recovery. Find book summary, character descriptions, themes, and more on SparkNotes.
A novel by Joanne Greenberg that explores the experience of mental illness from different perspectives. Learn about the themes, characters, and plot of this classic work that challenges the romanticized and stigmatized views of schizophrenia.
