The South Carolina State Hospital
Stories from Bull Street

Growing up in Columbia, I was always a little obsessed with the state hospital on Bull Street. I enjoyed learned more about the history of the building and appreciated the insight into the inner workings of the hospital from the interviews with the nurses, social workers, and various aides. However.......more

A great read for anyone who enjoys History, Sociology and Psychology. Also, a definite read for those who are activists against social injustice. The author did a professional job at writing about the goods times people had at the hospital and the challenging times. It manifests the need for better......more

Fascinating! I’ve literally driven by this hospital most of my adult life and never knew or understood the history of this iconic landmark. If you are interested in the history of how mental health patients have been cared for and treated, this book is a “must read.” And if you are from South Caroli......more

So when I purchased this book, I had a certain expectation as to what I would be reading - similar to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest I suppose. This is not that. I did not know I would be reading a commentary on the state of mental health assistance in this state and how it got to be that way, but......more

Super interesting read! I have been interested in the state hospital for a while now. I worked extensively on the campus during one of my college classes and learned a lot about the buildings and the history of the campus. But in this book you really get a feel of the personal stories of the folks w......more