So true - the stress!

In the 60's and 70's, patients of Dr William Sargant were given deep sleep treatment, ECT and even lobotomies without their consent. We spoke to author Jon Stock about his new book "The Sleep Room." #Psychiatry #sleep #new #podcast #Listen #book #author open.spotify.com/episode/579wAu…

a.co/d/fBjAEMf Jon Stock's The Sleep Room is an amazing and haunting investigation into the disturbing true story of Dr William Sargant and the survivors of his sadistic methods. It's available now! #author #goodreads #nonfiction #TrueCrime #Amazon Goodreads #podcast

Don't miss some fabulous poetry and non-fiction events covering a wealth of topics at this year's LitFest (25-28 September): Brian Bilston Picador Books and Adele Zeynep Walton (@adelewalton.bsky.social) Hachette UK and Jon Stock Hachette UK Tickets: bit.ly/3V3goBC #MLF2025

The true story of Dr William Sargant and his damaging psychiatric practices during the 1960s, this is a devasting exposé of one man’s approach to treating those with emotional and mental health needs. Can't wait to hear the author talk Marlborough LitFest bookaholicbex.wordpress.com/2025/08/19/the…

Thanks Bookaholic Bex 🙏 Such an important book, don't miss Jon Stock talking about 'The Sleep Room' on Sunday 28 September at 4pm, tickets: bit.ly/4oIGdVp

Can’t wait to see @brian_bilston at this year’s Marlborough LitFest

#JonStock Jon Stock (author of The Sleep Room, co-narrated by RA) with #RichardArmitage at Goldsboro Books event for #TheCut publication day Faber Books Love the caption! instagram.com/p/DN6M-fEiCCI/

Very much looking forward to interviewing Andrew on Sunday about his astonishing book, The Land In Winter. Marlborough LitFest

Back in White Horse Bookshop John Sheerin discusses his move away from screenplay writing and into crime fiction with Jon Stock His debut #MarleysGhosts is set in Wiltshire. Ensemble Publishing

Straight into Sunday and St Peter’s Church for #AndrewMiller in conversation with Jon Stock. Shortlisted this week for The Booker Prizes 2025, #TheLandInWinter, sees relationships unravel in the bitter winter of 1963.

Hanging out with the awesome Jon Stock before his fascinating interview on The Sleep Room, a shocking exploration of controversial psych treatments during the 60s and 70s. The book is excellent and these stories need to be heard - highly recommend Marlborough LitFest #booktwitter

Hearing all about 'The Sleep Room: A Very British Medical Scandal' by Jon Stock this afternoon. With thanks to event sponsor BREARLEY & RICH

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So that's a wrap for LitFest 2025! Thank you so much to all our fantastic authors, sponsors, supporters, partners, volunteers and audiences for taking part and making it such a fun weekend. We look forward to seeing you all next year in Marlborough from 24-27 September!

🥳A few tickets left for our additional LitFest event with Tony Robinson talking to Gerry Foley about his new novel, 'The House of Wolf' Little, Brown UK Tickets: bit.ly/4mWAWaH We look forward to seeing you at Marlborough Town Hall on Tuesday 21 October at 7pm!

A chilling book on psychiatrist Dr William Sargant, who used insulin induced comas and lobotomies to wipe peoples’ memories. He also advised the British Army, Mi5 and MKULTRA on the use of psychedelics to induce confessions. Having read Foucault, the Dr as priest motif is clear.

Couldn't agree more - she's a survivor

Yesterday was the anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, a series of decisions made in London by people who had never been to Palestine. The Balfour Declaration would lay the foundations for Israel, a triumph for the Jewish people, but a catastrophe for the indigenous