Product Description
Schiller's gripping, heart-rending and ultimately triumphant story of her journey into madness and back to reality is told through the voices of Lori and her family, friends and doctor, and captures a rare, astoundingly vivid view into the inner life of a schizophrenic. "A stunning story of courage, persistence, and hope."--Publishers Weekly.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 58 reviews)

" I Finally understand!' by Queen Esther (USA)

5 Stars
July 11, 2009
I am in love with a man who has paronoid schizophrenia and was not understanding alot of things he did but amazingly so she is almost exactly like him...I am feeling such a need to thank all the people who put this book together and especially Lori and her courage to finally trust and go through so much to get better. I wish I could talk to her as I want to know what I can do to help him. He has put us on timeout and it has been 10 months as he said my life was in danger. I found this book so much of a help I could not put it down and I hope to tell you that my man has gotten better and has love . He would say I am not allowed to have love but he already does.... Thanks so much fantastic book!

A great description of schizophrenia, treatment and recovery by Suvro Ghosh (Austin, TX, USA.)

5 Stars
July 01, 2009
This is a great book to read if you are suffering from Schizophrenia or have to care for someone who is affected. The chapters are written by the patient and friends, family, and care providers. That makes this book unique in its presentation of the morbidity of this disease. It's also a book with an ending that portrays hope and recovery. It is that message of hope and the struggle from the deepest abyss to recovery that makes this book an essential read for someone who is looking for a silver lining. The disease is treatable, even when it is treatment resistant, with manic depression is an added comorbidity. Like many mental diseases, there isn't a definitive treatment, but with newer drugs (like clozapine that worked for the protagonist), newer research and support this is one that can be conquered. There is light at the end of the tunnel and this book describes that journey for an atypical patient. The book is very well written and very readable, and I like the message of hope that puts it in a different category. I hope Lori Schiller all the best in her life.

Amazing book by Stacy Wahl (Mesa, Arizona)

5 Stars
April 24, 2009
I think everyone should read this book. It taught me a lot about mental illness and all the challegens that go with it. I highly recommend the book, and I'm glad it's part of my collection.

Couldn't put it down, brought excellent understanding by M. Mahan (Mattews,, N.C. United States)

5 Stars
March 29, 2009
I could not put this book down...one of the best I have read on any mental illness. What makes this one so unique is each chapter was written by a different person and how they were affected by schizophrenia....mom, dad, psychologist, friend, brother, and many by the patient who wrote this book. Really brought in a clear understanding of how all are affected by this disease and what it really looks like in the day to day life. The best part is after reading a entire book of discouragement and what seems to be hopelessness, it ends with great hope!

Informative, interesting, seeking info about sz, this is it! by S. Council (Battle Creek, MI USA)

5 Stars
January 29, 2009
I really enjoyed this book. Also the seller was quick and the book was everything they advertised it as.

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