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Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family
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This is a harrowing and intricate nonfiction account of an all-American family of twelve (ten boys and two girls) born between 1945 and 1965. I can’t begin to imagine having a family of this size much less cope with the onset and aftermath of six of the boys� schizophrenia. There is abuse among family members as well as what is now considered to be abusive treatment of the afflicted. The Galvin family was instrumental in the research of brain disease given the number of diagnoses and misdiagnoses within the family. Each of the ill boys� symptoms presented differently. So, this book chronicles not only the experiences of the ill and healthy members but also the ongoing research into brain diseases and their treatment. The author treats the family with respect and as individuals who love, hurt, and hope.
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Dec 26, 2019 11:08AM
Wow. This sounds fascinating.
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It is an eye opening read, Melissa.
If only boys are ill, schizophrenia came from the mother. It is understandable why so many children: parents tried to get at least a few boys without schizo.
This sounds fascinating, Tammy! I've never heard this story and I'm from Colorado Springs.
Ольга wrote: "If only boys are ill, schizophrenia came from the mother. It is understandable why so many children: parents tried to get at least a few boys without schizo."Thanks for your comment!
Carol wrote: "This sounds fascinating, Tammy! I've never heard this story and I'm from Colorado Springs."It was fascinating, Carol. I think it’s one of those stories that wasn’t reported. It seemed to take the medical sector a long time to make the connections. Nice part of the country. My brother went to UCCS.
Tammy, would you say this book would lend itself to a book club discussion? I would like to read it.
Sandi wrote: "Tammy, would you say this book would lend itself to a book club discussion? I would like to read it."I suppose if your book club has an interest in comparing and contrasting past and present psychiatric treatment it may be of value. It’s really a biography of a family’s struggle with schizophrenia, their contribution to treatment, and the affects on the family itself.
Hmmm, thanks. I would but I don’t know if everyone would. Sometimes it’s hard to have a discussion over nonfiction.
Reading it right now. Completely engrossing from the beginning. I’m going slowly so that I don’t miss anything. I don’t want it to end! Thank you for the review.
DrR wrote: "Reading it right now. Completely engrossing from the beginning. I’m going slowly so that I don’t miss anything. I don’t want it to end! Thank you for the review."You’re welcome, DrR. It is remarkable.
