The Quiet Room (1994) by Lori Schiller. The subtitle of this book is "A Journey Out of the Torment of Madness," and that about sums it up. It tells the true story of Lori Schiller, who started hearing "Voices" at the age of 17 and was eventually diagnosed with schizo-affective disorder. Her illness combined the mood swings of bipolar disease with the auditory hallucinations that sometimes accompany schizophrenia. Also included are chapters written by Lori's parents, siblings, friends and doctors, so that you see the effects of the devastating disease from several points of view. This book lacks the professional sheen of some best-sellers, but makes up for it with gritty reality. A true horror story. Grade: A-
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