How can one single tragedy affect 3 minds so differently? Goldfinch - State of Mind reflects on the complexity of circumstance on mental health. A sequence aimed to raise awareness of mental health, this trio of short stories concentrates on 2 brothers and a father who are struggling to deal with the death of their mother/wife. PTSD, Anxiety and Alcoholism are all prevalent in the struggle to come to terms with this tragedy, and this book is designed to offer an insight into how different mindsets lead to coping mechanisms.raw reality of grievance, and demonstrates how mindset can affect stability. A sequence that sheds light onto how 2 brothers and a father struggle with the death of their mother/wife, this trio of short stories is aimed to raise awareness of mental health issues offer an insight into the battle of mental health and offers an uncensored insight into the thought processes of challenged mindsets.