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Beyond Schizophrenia: Michael’s Journey

Susan Frances Dunham
Modern History Press (2011)
ISBN 9781615990351
Reviewed by Kam Aures for RebeccasReads (05/11)

“Beyond Schizophrenia:  Michael’s Journey” is written by Michael’s mother, Susan Frances Dunham.  Dunham graduated from the Sandusky School of Practical Nursing and practiced in a variety of settings.  This practical experience gave her a little insight into the world of mental illnesses, but I don’t think anything could properly prepare her for when her own son fell victim to schizophrenia. 

Michael was a normal, happy college student when things began to change.  Many of the behaviors that Michael was exhibiting led one to believe that there may have been drug use.  However, testing proved that theory to be wrong.  Michael had developed schizophrenia. 

Dunham takes us on the family’s journey through their battle with this terrible illness.  As a parent myself I found her story to be heartbreaking as I read about how they struggled through all aspects of this mental disorder.  To think that in an instant, a healthy, ordinary young man was so dramatically transformed by this illness is frightening.

Before reading “Beyond Schizophrenia:  Michael’s Journey” I had a very generic vision of what schizophrenia was.  Dunham’s book really opened my eyes and provided me with a very clear picture of the disease from the symptoms all of the way to the side effects of treatment options. 

I believe that “Beyond Schizophrenia:  Michael’s Journey” would be an excellent required reading choice for many health care related college classes.  I think that everyone could learn a lot from reading this book.  I commend Dunham for opening up and sharing with the world her family’s experiences.   

 

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