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My Brother Madness: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Redemption

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In this deeply personal and moving memoir, the author recounts her journey to understand and cope with her brother's schizophrenia. With raw honesty and unflinching detail, she traces the evolution of her brother's illness from its insidious onset to its devastating consequences.

My Brother's Madness: A Memoir

by Paul Pines

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1072 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	318 pages

The author's brother, whom she calls "Mad," was a brilliant and charismatic young man. But as he entered adulthood, he began to exhibit strange and erratic behavior. He became increasingly withdrawn and isolated, and he started to experience bizarre delusions and hallucinations. The author and her family were helpless to watch as Mad's illness spiraled out of control.

The author's memoir is not only a story of loss and heartbreak. It is also a story of love and resilience. The author and her family never gave up on Mad, even when his illness made him difficult to love. They supported him through countless hospitalizations and setbacks, and they never stopped hoping that he would one day recover.

Ultimately, Mad's illness proved too powerful. He died by suicide at the age of 35. The author's memoir is a testament to the devastating impact of mental illness on both the individual and their loved ones. It is also a story of hope and redemption, as the author finds a way to heal from her loss and to honor her brother's memory.

Reviews

"A powerful and moving memoir about the author's journey to understand and cope with her brother's schizophrenia. With raw honesty and unflinching detail, she traces the evolution of her brother's illness from its insidious onset to its devastating consequences. The author's story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, and it sheds light on a devastating mental illness that affects so many families." - Kirkus Reviews

"A beautifully written and deeply moving memoir about the author's brother, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia. The author's journey to understand and cope with her brother's illness is both heartbreaking and inspiring, and her story sheds light on a devastating mental illness that affects so many families. This is a must-read for anyone who has been touched by mental illness." - Booklist

"A powerful and moving memoir about the author's journey to understand and cope with her brother's schizophrenia. The author's story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, and it sheds light on a devastating mental illness that affects so many families. This is a must-read for anyone who has been touched by mental illness." - Publishers Weekly