Working Assets

Christina Bruni's voice is instructive and compassionate. The mixture of memoir/self-help/how-to works well. I am a member of Fountain House. I can picture this book on our shelves at the Clubhouse. Not only does it seek to offer practical advice; it could also open doors for people, doors they thought were closed for good. And quite possibly restore hope. -- Robert Philip Crane Persons living with a mental illness offer a diverse range of talents, expertise, and skills to the U.S. job market. Accessing employment has been shown to improve mental health, as it contributes positively to a person's confidence, self-esteem, and feelings of self-worth. Christina Bruni, a leader in the mental health community, offers an educated perspective. Her writing style is approachable and warm, succinct, and directive. Working Assets has the power to change lives. -- Sarah Gaffey, L.C.S.W. Working Assets meets the reader where they are in the job search with respect to recovery. As a peer in recovery, I gained insight from the stories and resources, which educated me about personal common mistakes and how to move forward in the workplace. Christina covers a wide range of scenarios, topics, and concerns to empower peers. -- Ashley Smith, blog author of Overcoming Schizophrenia, and author of What's on My Mind? Volume I and What's on My Mind? Coping Takes Work, Volume II.