You can't have a more civilized community than one in which hospital staff play cricket at the end of a summer's day and lunatics can wander and mingle without exciting comment or alarm. It was wonderful, possibly unsurpassable. It really was. That was the Britain I came to. I wish it could be that place again.
In his book "The Road to Little Dribbling," Bill Bryson reflects on an ideal vision of community life in Britain. He appreciates a society where healthcare workers unwind by playing cricket, highlighting a sense of harmony and camaraderie. His observation extends to the acceptance and normalcy of individuals with mental health issues, signifying a compassionate society where people can coexist without fear or judgement.
Bryson nostalgically conveys a longing for a...
