Napa; because of its natural beauty and optimal conditions for �moral treatment;� was chosen as the second site for a state hospital to ease overcrowding in Stockton Asylum. When the fully self-sustaining Napa Asylum opened in 1875; it quickly filled to capacity and became home to many people suffering from mental illness; alcoholism; grief; and depression. In 1924; Napa Asylum was renamed Napa State Hospital to reflect changes in the medical model and treatments for psychiatric patients. Covering the first 100 years of the hospital�s history; this unique book tells the story of the institution and the people for whom it served as employer. Known locally as Imola; this beautiful site became an integral part of the community.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. basically I bought this as research after I saw the very fine documentary; "Little Girl BlueBy space cowboyIm a Janis fan. Not a fanatic; not a rock music guru; but a fan. basically I bought this as research after I saw the very fine documentary; "Little Girl Blue." Im still a hundred pages short of the end and I cant believe its not over yet. This feels like perhaps the longest book Ive ever tried to complete. and Im a very fast reader. The author undoubtedly knew Janis pretty well; and its interesting to read about their relationship; the intimate context of the life and times of Janis and her band(s)-and the authors feelings about Janis. But sadly It seems like no one edited this book. Its unbearably clunky and indulgently written-the author cannot seem to stop impressing herself with the most cloying constant descriptions; metaphors; similies. There are so many details and so many s***ty writing fireworks distracting from any through line that I really just wanted a literal timeline graphic insert so I could stay on topic about what happened when. Im guessing everyone was still so sad about Janis death that no one really cared about how good the writing was. Reading this book in 2016 is like unearthing a time capsule. Im hoping to God theres a better Joplin book than this one1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I cant get through this!By GoldenLoveDogI loved Janis Joplins music but could not find that sweer spot that would pull me into this book. I gave it three stars for subject matter but would not read or reccommend it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Pearls Kozmic BluesBy Jeffrey CrawfordThis is a highly personalised biography of the wild and wonderful Janis Joplin. If youre reading for musical appreciation then Id recommend another book; because Friedman doesnt really try to chart Joplins musical development. Its primarily her experiences as a friend and colleague (Friedman worked for Joplins manager; the formidable Albert Grossman). It does capture a lot about Joplins fragile psyche; which she masked with whiskey; drugs and sexual bravado (the side of her psyche she called Pearl). The progress from early blues/folk days to Big Brother the Holding Company through to her Full-Tilt Boogie Band is not really captured in great detail; but Janiss mental and physical deterioration certainly is. Its all a bit too negative at times - surely Janis enjoyed some of her success - but this is Friedmans very personal journey with a woman who was a force of nature.
