Advance Praise for
A Tiny White Light

"Through poetic and thought-provoking prose, [Bass] examines the human need for companionship
and connection with refreshing candor, not shying away from describing the darker aspects
of her own impulses and behavior . . . the work’s exceptional prose and unflinching honesty
make for an engaging read . . . A skillfully written personal exploration.”
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—Kirkus Reviews

“Exquisitely written with vivid imagery, this enthralling memoir
takes one on a harrowing journey to madness and back.”
—Bonnie R. Strickland, PhD, former president of the American Psychological
Association and author of Leaving the Confederate Closet

”An evocative memoir that immerses the reader in the author’s descent into psychosis. With unflinching vividness, Bass translates the logic of madness, the distortions of perception, and the sensory overload of a fractured mind not just as an experience, but as a surreal world with its own internal consistency. For anyone interested in how the mind works, this story is critical and relevant.”
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—Rosie McMahan, Ed.M., author of Fortunate Daughter: A Memoir of Reconciliation

“Truly the most authentic, disturbing and riveting description of psychosis I’ve ever read,
barring perhaps Jack Kerouac’s depiction of alcoholic psychosis in his memoir Big Sur.”
—Dori Ostermiller, author of Outside the Ordinary World

“A Tiny White Light is a lyrical memoir in which living is treated as
a continual search for meaning and self-worth . . .
A revealing memoir about hitting rock bottom and digging one’s way out . . .
toward a triumphant ending.”
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—Foreword Clarion Review

”Burdened by a life marked by trauma, neglect, and solitude, Bass begins to experience a psychotic episode during psychotherapy. This book shows how what she calls “craziness” is a strategy for survival in the face of deep hurt—and a catalyst for confronting life’s challenges in a new way.”
—Stijn Vanheule, professor of clinical psychology at Ghent University and
author of Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy

“Spanning time, place, and people, A Tiny White Light provides a compelling portrait
of mental illness and the long, winding road of recovery.”
—Maria Galano, PhD, assistant professor of clinical psychology, UMass Amherst

“A brave, brilliant and beautifully written book.”
—Michele Orwin, author of Waiting for Next Week