By DANIEL NASH
Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald Reporter
March 24, 2012 · Updated 11:03 PM 

Sara Benincasa, author of "Agorafabulous!: Dispatches From My Bedroom," calls in to talk about her book, her struggles with agoraphobia, and the state of mental health treatment in the U.S.

Behind The Notebook is a podcast hosted by Daniel Nash and brought to you by the Bonney Lake & Sumner Courier-Herald. It's job is to give listeners access to the most interesting interviews that go into the writing of a story.

Please be advised this recording contains brief language around the 10 minute mark.

Contact Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald Reporter Daniel Nash at dnash@courierherald.com or 360-825-2555 ext. 5060.

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