Crazy

A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness

Pages: 384
Published: 2006
Language: English

Synopsis

When a former Washington Post reporter's son experiences a manic episode and breaks the law, he's thrust into the harsh realities of the criminal justice system for the mentally ill. This is the Earley family's story, exposing the bureaucratic indifference and brutal conditions faced by countless individuals cycling between hospitals and jails. It's a powerful look at a father's fight for better care and a system in desperate need of reform.