On Cove Mountain

The memoir explores Ian Duncan's profound journey through mental illness, detailing his commitment to a mental institution in 2001 and the subsequent sixteen-year struggle with stigma and trauma. He vividly recounts his transition from a padded cell to the transformative wilderness of Cove Mountain, where he encountered God, met his wife, and sought spiritual redemption. The narrative highlights his evolution from despair to joy, illustrating the universal battle against mental health challenges and the quest for self-acceptance and love.