Is there no place on earth for me? - Susan Sheehan
Excellent inside look at how and why the system often fails the mentally disturbed people it's suppose to be helping.
Educated - Tara Westover
Tara Westover was 17 the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho. The family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education and no one to intervene when one of Tara's older brothers became violent.
The Glass Castle -Jeanette Walls
A story about growing up with parents who were both addicts and suffered from mental health issues.