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Finding Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: An End to the Search
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ISBN10: 0986247162
ISBN13: 9780986247163
Publisher: Adamo Press
Published: Nov 16 2024
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780986247163
Publisher: Adamo Press
Published: Nov 16 2024
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
He was lost for nearly a decade. Now they know he's alive-but still missing.Joseph disappeared into paranoid schizophrenia-convinced the mob was after him, believing he was a prophet of God, and living on the streets.For years, Amanda searched for the father she refused to forget, while others were forced to let go. Then a call from the Missing Persons Division changes everything: her dad is alive. But no one knows where, and the systems meant to help him create barriers at every turn.
Driven by urgency and unwavering determination, she navigates a maze of medical, legal, and financial bureaucracy. But the reality she uncovers is more complicated-and more heartbreaking-than she ever imagined. Fleeting moments of recognition, whispered words, and small triumphs illuminate the enduring bonds of family amid the devastating effects of untreated mental illness. Told from Amanda's perspective, Finding Dad is a deeply personal true story that explores anosognosia, the impact of schizophrenia on family relationships, and the perseverance required when love alone is not enough. This standalone sequel is both an intimate memoir and a compelling case study of the challenges families face when insight into illness is impaired.Includes discussion questions for readers, caregivers, and professionals. For the beginning of the family's journey, read Losing Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: A Family's Search for Hope, told from the perspectives of Amanda, her siblings, and their stepmother, with rare glimpses into her father's delusions.Finalist, IAN Book-of-the-Year AwardsEDITORIAL REVIEWSa compelling memoir especially highly recommended for readers facing their own impossible family journeys.- D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book ReviewAs much a testament to resilience as it is a pointed critique of the American mental healthcare system... a bittersweet reflection on the endurance required to love someone lost within themselves.- BookLife ReviewsStrikes a perfect balance between powerful storytelling and deep empathy... an essential read.- K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite (5-Star Review)
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