The Genetic Lottery: A Novel Look at Schizophrenia now in paperback

Heart-warming novel explores the impact mental illness has on families; hailed as "life-saving" by readers
By: Silverdarts Press
 
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - Sept. 9, 2015 - PRLog -- Now Available in Paperback

The Genetic Lottery: A novel look at schizophrenia

Authored by Terri Morgan, and published by Silverdarts Press

The Genetic Lottery takes a novel look at schizophrenia and the impact mental illness has on families. Hailed as “Life-Saving” by readers this compelling, true-to-life novel accurately depicts the heartbreak, struggles and isolation families face when a love one develops schizophrenia. This powerful novel is a MUST READ for anyone who needs a crash course in understanding and coping with the devastating mental illness, or is just looking for an engaging read.

The Genetic Lottery: A novel look at schizophrenia is a fictional memoir of a young woman who grows up with two parents who are living with schizophrenia and struggles to escape the disorder's rippling wake. The vivid and heartfelt narrative shines a light on the complex disorder and the stigma surrounding it. Originally released as a Kindle ebook, the novel is now available in paperback directly from the author at http://terrimorgan.net and through Amazon.

Synopsis:

As a child she was confused and embarrassed by her parents' behavior. As an adult, she fears she may inherit their devastating mental disorders. This gripping novel follows her life as she struggles to cope with her chaotic childhood, and come to terms with mental illness and the toll it has had on her extended family.

Poignant, serious and at times humorous, the novel dispels many of the myths about schizophrenia—a disease that affects one out of every 100 people worldwide. Written by a longtime journalist, this engaging novel will have you rooting for the strong and brave protagonist from the first page.

“One of my goals in writing this book was to dispel many of the false notions and stereotypes surrounding the disease and shatter the stigma that prevents many people from seeking treatment,” Morgan says. “Schizophrenia is largely misunderstood and there are not that many resources out there to educate the public in a way that resonates with them.”

Reviews for the novel have been overwhelmingly positive, as have comments from readers who love someone who is living with schizophrenia. One reader said the book saved her life when her youngest was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia less than a year after she read it. “I wasn't scared, I knew what questions to ask, and I knew what to stay away from,” wrote Dawn M. “It is one of the most important books I have ever read, even though it's fiction.”

Carol Kozlovich, President of NAMI Hawaii called it a “Riveting read that exposes the reader to shocking truths and the silent suffering of so many.”

The Genetic Lottery” A novel look at schizophrenia is available in paperback at http://terrimorgan.net and through Amazon.com.

For more information and to read excerpts visit http://terrimorgan.net, and email the author at terri@terrimorgan.net.

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