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ellspyre's review
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
brilliant read, brilliant balance between scientific and casual language that makes the book engaging for those who have knowledge of schizophrenia or don’t, very interesting to read and brilliantly written
emlo's review against another edition
emotional
informative
fast-paced
5.0
This book is awesome. It has a mix of stories from people with lived experience of serious mental health diagnosese. In addition some informative sections on the history of diagnosis, what is known about 'schizophrenia', arguments about treatment and what little is known about how current medications actually work.
fallingpetunias's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
sad
medium-paced
5.0
This was incredibly informative, kind, interesting and challenging in its exploration of Schizophrenia and its modern day treatment. This book was at times lighthearted, at times incredibly sad, but it has stuck with me ever since I read it and I recommend it to everybody.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
lunney's review against another edition
5.0
This is such an important book and I'm really glad its title has been changed to bring more people to it. I'd especially recommend it for the discussion of medication.
rhyspurtill's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
archytas's review
4.0
I would strongly recommend this for anyone - well okay, everyone - who has limited contact with psychosis mental health illnesses and services. Filer strips back so many of the myths - that medication is always worth it; that sane and insane are distinct states; that diagnoses are meaningful, that caring for the mentally ill is rewarding and done with joy - here with empathy and humour, making the read feel rich and easy despite very difficult subject matter. Perhaps, however, if like me you have been through some of this as a carer, sufferer or professional, you might find it more of a light touch, with little that is new insight.