Screen's queen

by Deborah Bettega

Screen's Queen is a biography of a woman battling mental health and racial biases while working as a professional housekeeper in Australia. Raised between Italy and Russia, Deborah's story brings attention to her unstable childhood, touching on the lack of guidance within her family and the beginning of her anxiety and depression.

In her early twenties, she relocates to Melbourne and establishes her career as housekeeper. Along her journey, however, she encounters many peculiar experiences that sometimes take her back to her most vulnerable moments.

Genres: Nonfiction

168 pages, Paperback

Published April 21, 2023

About the author

Deborah Bettega is a Russian-born Italian and Australian small business owner struggling with mental health. Today she is an advocate for inclusivity, equality and mental-health awareness. With her story, Deborah wants to tell her experience, both personal and professional, and promote attention to these topics.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Won this book on a giveaway and couldn't get into it. DNF

[undead swan (hiatus) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great read, straight to the point and exactly as described.

You can feel the emotions in the words of the author!

[Candice Sanderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Deborah’s book through the filters of my professional life as a psychologist. I was able to see her point of view as she dealt with those conditions that seem prolific today: anxiety and depression, exacerbated by seemingly unending cultural biases.

In an easy-to-read, relatable format, viewing these challenges through the author’s eyes is fascinating, making this a great book to read. Yet the beauty of this life story is how she overcomes life’s hurdles—that is invaluable!

This book offers a glimpse into the author’s heart and soul—something we hope for in structured professional relationships—making this a perfect gift for therapists. You won’t be disappointed.

[Maha Eshraa · Rating 4 out of 5]

The struggle of a woman suffering from depression and how she survived it by focusing on the future and herself.
I like the way she described her feelings as well as encouraged psychotherapy.
It was an interesting easy read with lots about Russian and Italian culture as well as Australians too.

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Goodreads giveaway win

[Rob Shackleford · Rating 5 out of 5]

An inspiring story of true-live courage and resilience, Screen's Queen is a terrific read.