The Monster and the Mirror

“The Monster and the Mirror excels in articulating the looping helplessness that comes with mental illness: the idea that it feels impossible to get out from under, that it is a kind of relentless, otherworldly power one must fight against every day. In showing us this private struggle with anxiety, agoraphobia, and bipolar disorder, Aiello extends an invitation to look beyond the ‘monstrous’ toward a powerful, nuanced definition of wellness.” — Literary Review of Canada“The Monster and the Mirror asks us to identify the true villain among us: mental illness, or society’s unwillingness to accept it as reality for so many. A gutting, beautiful, and insightful book.” — AGA Wilmot, author of Withered and The Death Scene Artist“Intricately researched, thoughtfully structured, generously and fearlessly told, this book is one I will cherish for a very long time.” — David A. Robertson, author of Black Water“The Monster and the Mirror took my breath away.” — Christina Myers, author of Halfway Home“Raw, heartfelt, blistering, and wise, The Monster and the Mirror is a stellar achievement.” — Kathy Friedman, author of All the Shining People“For those of us who walk with the dragon of mental illness at our sides, The Monster and the Mirror illuminates the path.” — Carrie Mac, author of Last Winter“Deeply moving and raw. Aiello’s prose weaves seamlessly between memoir, pop culture, and critical analysis. A stunning work.” — Linh S. Nguy?n, author of No Place Like Home

K.J. Aiello is a mentally ill, award-winning writer based in Toronto, ON. Their work has appeared in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Life, Chatelaine, The Walrus, and This Magazine. They are still waiting for their very own dragon. Sadly, this has not happened, so their cats will have to suffice.

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