After Schizophrenia: The Story of My Sister's Reawakening After 30 Years - Softcover

"I was up all night reading After Schizophrenia. In writing this compelling and beautifully written book, Margaret Hawkins joins pioneers in truth, like John Nash of A Beautiful Mind, by opening another door on this strangely dark place and allowing the light of experience to shed understanding and compassion. After Schizophrenia gives hope to all. I loved this book and thank Margaret Hawkins for having the courage to write it, her family for living through it." Judy Collins, singer, songwriter, and social activist--Reviews

"An outstanding tribute to the power of love and persistence." Midwest Book Review--Reviews

"An unflinching account of a family's struggle to come to terms with an adult child's severe mental illness and find hope and love on the other side. What is shows us, once again, is that most of what we think we know about mental illness is just plain wrong." Mark Vonnegut, M.D., author of Eden Express and Just Like Someone Without Mental Illness Only More So--Reviews

"A beautifully crafted story of immense compassion and subtle humor that held me in thrall from the first page to the last." Margaret Moorman, author of My Sister's Keeper--Reviews

"A compelling family memoir, written with a deep understanding of the complex ties that bind us." Evelyn Renold, AARP--Reviews