“Stephen Trimble’s output as an artist conveys what he’s learned as a father, writer, son, photographer, activist, teacher, husband, and friend.”
Detective story, social history, journey of self-discovery, and compassionate and unsparing memorial to a family and a forgotten life, The Mike File will move every reader with a relative or friend touched by psychiatric illness or disability.
2022 Human Relations Mental Health Awareness Book of the Year!
"Intimate tales are windows into universal truths, and this one is …searing and powerful.” —Mad in America
"Stephen Trimble's The Mike File is insightful, heartfelt and unforgettable — a love letter to his family and a somber contemplation of what might have been." —Robert Kolker, author of Hidden Valley Road
…fascinating and always absorbing. This is a remarkable little book, meticulously detailed and yet expansive, drilling implacably toward reality yet compassionate, forgiving. Not every family buries the same secrets, but all bury truth in one way or another. The Mike File offers a compelling and empathetic argument for finding that truth. —Betsy Burton, The Inkslinger
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A skilled teacher, speaker, and moderator, Steve's presentations draw on his journeys, his stories, his photographs, his research, his activism, and his deep understanding of the spirit of the Desert West. He's also happy to speak to your book group if you are reading one of his books.
Reach Steve at steve@stephentrimble.net
"Steve is a world-class mentor, guide, teacher, and writer. So grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from him."
"Your slide presentation was extraordinary—a word I heard from several folks who attended the symposium."
“The author’s deep dive into his brother’s mental illness and its impact on the family was moving, brutally honest, and compassionate. I admired the courage it took to explore a family trauma.”
"...pulled an assortment of information together brilliantly. ...the stories were captivating. ...the presentation had a gentle, steady, intellectually and emotionally charged pace."
"He was inspiring. He put a fire in me to act. I’m grateful!"
"Stephen Trimble was lucid, lyrical, and thought-provoking without being ostentatious."
"That went well, indeed! More than that. It was magic!"
"When Stephen's presentation was over, it felt as if we had all been holding our breath. We were almost afraid to clap for fear of losing the light that he had brought to us."
"Certainly the panel you moderated set a great standard for discussion that no other group could or even tried to reach."
"Your warmth and clarity came through brilliantly in your talk. What a mensch."
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