Psychedelic Saskatchewan: Kay Parley

Geneviève Paiement

This is the simple, heartfelt dedication that greets readers of Kay Parley’s remarkable 2016 memoir Inside the Mental: Silence, Stigma, Psychiatry, and LSD. The dedication reflects Parley’s ethos throughout: the book feels like a beguiling conversation with a compassionate, straight-shooting friend who happens to have a razor-sharp memory and a treasure trove of stories. To say that Kay Parley (who turned 98 this year) has lived a remarkable life would be a laughable understatement... continue reading.