Therafields
Author | : Grant Goodbrand |
Publisher | : ECW Press |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2010-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781554906932 |
ISBN-13 | : 1554906938 |
Rating | : 4/5 (938 Downloads) |
Download or read book Therafields written by Grant Goodbrand and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A behind-the-scenes look at a 1970s phenomenon, this study--written by someone who was involved in and a key member of the movement--discusses Therafields and how 900 people came to live in a therapeutic community in Toronto. The stories of the participants, who not only lived together but also helped build a real estate empire, and the charismatic but not accredited founder Lea Hindley-Smith are explored with unparalleled access to their lives. Also examining how the downfall of the commune coincided with the 1980s property bust, this is a comprehensive look at a therapeutic commune.