Amanda Lapera

Finding Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: An End to the Search (Losing Dad Series, #2) (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"powerful and compelling ... brilliantly written ... bold and intriguing ... ... Sure to resonate with those who have experienced similar conditions firsthand... leaves a lasting impression on readers.... LaPera's writing is full of deep insight .... A striking memoir of mental illness and its devastating impact on families." -The BookLife Prize "a compelling memoir especially highly recommended." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

A successful, loving father of three is suddenly struck by paranoid schizophrenia and hallucinates the mob is out to kill him. He declares himself a prophet of God and disappears, homeless on the streets. After nearly a decade, Joseph is all but forgotten by the world. His devoted daughter, Amanda, spends years searching for him. With hope slipping away, her sister, brother, and stepmother give up, forced to move on with their lives. When a call from the Missing Persons division alerts Amanda that her dad is still alive-location unknown-she races against time to save him. Amanda's mission is clear: find her dad. Her motivation: unconditional love. She navigates a maze of medical bureaucracy and a tangle of relationships to discover that what she's really been searching for is not all that she finds. This standalone book is the highly-anticipated sequel to the National Award-Winning book Losing Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: A Family's Search for Hope. Includes reading guide discussion questions.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS "as much a testament to resilience as it is a pointed critique of the American mental healthcare system ... exposes a bureaucracy that fails those it should protect. ... a bittersweet reflection on the endurance required to love someone lost within themselves." -Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews "strikes a perfect balance between powerful storytelling and deep empathy ... stayed with me long after finishing the book ... an essential read ... to understand the impact of severe mental illness on families and the power of persistent love." -K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite (5-Star Review)

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Adamo Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. November 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780986247187
• Artikelnr.: 75703776

Autorenporträt

Amanda LaPera is an award-winning author, speaker, teacher, and mental health advocate. She lives in California with her husband, sons, and dogs, and immensely enjoys sunsets.