When Truth Lies:
A Journey with Schizophrenia
THE FIRST REAL NOVEL ABOUT SCHIZOPHRENIA
It is 1967.
Kevin has just graduated from high school in the university town of Laketon, New York.
People dressed in red are after him and his truck starts laughing at him.
Then the Satan bugs arrive.
Even these events don’t stop him from falling in love.
Kevin’s journey with schizophrenia takes him through some of America’s most turbulent and exciting times, from anti-war rallies and communes to cross-country road trips and Woodstock. In state hospitals and homeless in New York City, Kevin has the experiences that define a generation of the mentally ill.
Kevin is a hero, fighting demons that inhabit his world—a world that is unknown to the rest of us. His family joins him, overwhelmed and misunderstood by the professionals that are supposed to help them.
Have you ever seen a mentally ill man on the street talking to himself and wondered what he is thinking, what he is like, what is his story? You will know after reading this book.
Fascinating and compelling read!!
An eerily accurate depiction of what people with schizophrenia struggle with every day. The author worked with my schizophrenic son decades ago and was hands down the best and most understanding in crisis situations,. Thank you Terry.
Everyone should read this book!
What a gritty, real portrayal of mental illness. The characters became completely alive to me, and I can’t stop thinking about them. Had read Reis’ Pieces by Karen Schwartz right before– what a stark difference. Her book is mental illness through more optimistic colored lenses. How different to see the man in the trenches viewpoint vs. the advocate glorified eye’s view.
Everyone should read this book!
What a gritty, real portrayal of mental illness. The characters became completely alive to me, and I can’t stop thinking about them. Had read Reis’ Pieces by Karen Schwartz right before– what a stark difference. Her book is mental illness through more optimistic colored lenses. How different to see the man in the trenches viewpoint vs. the advocate glorified eye’s view.