Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker
Inside the Mind of an American Family
"Hidden Valley Road" by Robert Kolker is a non-fiction book that tells the story of the Galvin family, who had 12 children, six of whom were diagnosed with schizophrenia. The book delves into the family's struggles with mental illness, the medical community's understanding of schizophrenia at the time, and the impact the family's situation had on each member. It also explores the history of schizophrenia research and treatments, as well as the Galvin family's contribution to advancing our understanding of the disease.
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- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Hidden Valley Road: Inside The Mind Of An American Family
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