It's about time!
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As a sister of a violent manic-depressive, I know the alienation, fear, violence, prejudice, guilt, and neglect that the normal siblings often encounter. There has always been plenty of literature available for the mentally ill and their parents, but a lack of material for the siblings. This book has actual accounts from siblings, and their stories are in particular very interesting. A complaint I have is that although the book cover and title suggest it's targetted at siblings of all mentally ill persons, it actually concentrates on schizophrenia which has some unique issues. The book may have lived up to its title and book cover better if there had been more representation from siblings of persons with other mental disorders. Another complaint I have is that the author suggests that the trend of returning the mentally ill from institutions to their family homes is a positive thing. Most siblings would disagree. Other than those complaints, I recommend this book.
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