Crazy: A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness (Audiobook)

from lbmillar

Very well written account of the mental health and prison system as it has evolved since the closure of the state run asylums. Although it's scope is a few states, I think it is representative of the system not only in the US but in Canada (and perhaps other countries). It is food for thought and...

from The_Hibernator

When Pete Earley's son was diagnosed with schizophrenia Earley was devestated. His son's potential career was on the line, he wasn't willing to accept treatment, and he was generally unpredictable and very unsafe. When Earley tried to get his son into the hospital, his son was turned away because...

from carterchristian1

Many people in the United States experience much of what this author and his son did. The system is not logical. The parts do not work together and the ability to deal with ambiguity is the first characteristic a parent should have if he orshe is to be successful in helping a child. This book sho...

from oddbooks

Right now I do not think I can say anything about this book that will do it justice. However, I can say it was an amazing, sobering, upsetting book and when the sting of it is not so fresh, I will discuss it.

from mahallett

very sad scary story. mental illness has to be the worst affliction. no one understands you or likes you, so you're very alone.