{"product_id":"finding-dad-paranoid-schizophrenia-an-end-to-the-search-paperback","title":"Finding Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: An End to the Search - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmanda Lapera\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe was lost for nearly a decade. Now they know he's alive-but still missing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoseph disappeared into paranoid schizophrenia-convinced the mob was after him, believing he was a prophet of God, and living on the streets.For years, Amanda searched for the father she refused to forget, while others were forced to let go. Then a call from the Missing Persons Division changes everything: her dad is alive. But no one knows where, and the systems meant to help him create barriers at every turn.Driven by urgency and unwavering determination, she navigates a maze of medical, legal, and financial bureaucracy. But the reality she uncovers is more complicated-and more heartbreaking-than she ever imagined. Fleeting moments of recognition, whispered words, and small triumphs illuminate the enduring bonds of family amid the devastating effects of untreated mental illness. Told from Amanda's perspective, \u003cem\u003eFinding Dad\u003c\/em\u003e is a deeply personal true story that explores anosognosia, the impact of schizophrenia on family relationships, and the perseverance required when love alone is not enough. This standalone sequel is both an intimate memoir and a compelling case study of the challenges families face when insight into illness is impaired.Includes discussion questions for readers, caregivers, and professionals. For the beginning of the family's journey, read\u003cem\u003e Losing Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: A Family's Search for Hope\u003c\/em\u003e, told from the perspectives of Amanda, her siblings, and their stepmother, with rare glimpses into her father's delusions.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinalist, IAN Book-of-the-Year Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITORIAL REVIEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e\"a compelling memoir \u003cstrong\u003eespecially highly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e for readers facing their own impossible family journeys\u003cstrong\u003e.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003e D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, \u003cem\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\"As much a testament to resilience as it is a pointed critique of the American mental healthcare system... \u003cstrong\u003ea bittersweet reflection on the endurance required to love someone lost within themselves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003e- BookLife Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\"Strikes a perfect balance between powerful storytelling and deep empathy\u003cstrong\u003e... an essential read.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- \u003c\/em\u003eK.C. Finn for \u003cem\u003eReaders' Favorite\u003c\/em\u003e (5-Star Review)\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 342\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.76 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47817774563581,"sku":"9780986247170","price":35.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/VbaaqdtlS9780986247170.webp?v=1783612427","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/finding-dad-paranoid-schizophrenia-an-end-to-the-search-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}