Manteno Never Was The Problem

Brian P Padjen

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Brian P Padjen
03 October 2025

Social welfare & social services; Human rights; Civil rights & citizenship; Mental health services

This is not a history. This is not a cautionary tale. This is not a diagnosis, a defense, or a definitive account. Manteno Was Never the Problem is a reckoning-a procession through memory, myth, and institutional choreography. It is written not for academia, but for the interested reader. For the one willing to sit with discomfort, to wrestle with consensus, and to question what we call care.

I ask only this: read with an open mind. Not to agree, but to witness. Not to resolve, but to reckon. The stories within are drawn from memory, not archives. The testimony is mine, but the ache is shared. If you've come looking for footnotes, you may be disappointed. If you've come looking for restoration, you may find something shimmering.

By: Brian P Padjen
Imprint: Brian P Padjen
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9798232743475
Pages: 230
Publication Date: 03 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brian Padjen is a freelance writer and poet who has published ten books in the past three years, writing across various genres to explore the existential challenges of human existence. His poetry, inspired by historical events and personal observations, has appeared in small press journals over the years. Beyond writing, Brian leads an informal book club, fostering thoughtful discussions and a shared love of literature. With master's degrees in English Literature and Clinical Psychology, he combines psychological insight with literary artistry, captivating readers and sparking introspection.

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