Friday, January 23, 2009

Angelhead: My Brother's Descent into Madness by Greg Bottoms

This work of nonfiction chronicles the the antics of a mentally ill older brother. It will put you on an emotional roller coaster. You will be angry at the family, the system and even the schizophrenic brother. You will also feel a great deal of sadness and compassion. This is an all too familiar story among our broken mental health system. Greg Bottoms writing is excellent and he easily captures your attention, his words leap off the page as he writes his family story and how schizophrenia negatively impacted it. Each page paints a portrait of what his brother and his family went through. Beautifully written, you will never forget this book.

Grade: A+

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