"The book’s empirical prowess is facilitated by its archival richness." Review published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for the Social History of Medicine Kathleen M Brian, November 27, 2018. "The key figures in this effort.had very little in common except for a clear-headed determination to change the way the state cared for its citizens with mental illness." MinnPost: "‘Crusaders’ who reformed state’s psychiatric hospitals highlighted in new book" Andy Steiner, April 2, 2018. "If modern-day reformers wish to understand the perils of isolating people in controlled environments, they should begin by reading an extraordinary new book on the history of mental health care reform in Minnesota, “The Crusade for Forgotten Souls” by Susan Bartlett Foote." STAR TRIBUNE: "Review: 'The Crusade for Forgotten Souls,' by Susan Bartlett Foote" Chris Serres, April 17, 2018. a stirring document that reminds us of the work done and challenges us to continue on this foundation." "Susan Bartlett Foote has written an impressive book that combines a great story and exhaustive research about the early years of social welfare reform. Ramsey County History Magazine: Book Review, Minnesota Book Awards Gary F. The selection committee commended the work for its engaging, sympathetic, and scholarly examination of how Minnesota sought to improve the treatment of its citizens in mental institutions. For purposes of the award, “the Midwest” includes the twelve states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The Midwestern History Association selected Susan Bartlett Foote’s The Crusade for Forgotten Souls for the Hamlin Garland Prize as the best popular work in Midwestern History for 2018. Midwestern History Association: Winner of the 2019 Hamlin Garland Prize. The Minnesota Book Awards is an annual celebration of the state's best books. More than 220 works by Minnesota authors and poets, published in 2018, were submitted for the awards a panel of judges narrowed that field down to 36 finalists in January. The winners for the 2019 Minnesota Book Awards were announced on Saturday, April 6, at the annual Awards Ceremony. MINNESOTA BOOK AWARDS: Winner of the 2019 Minnesota Book Award for Minnesota Nonfiction.
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