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Hidden Valley Road

Hidden Valley Road

Inside the Mind of an American Family
Biography & MemoirHealth
Pages
624
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

This book tells the incredible true story of the Galvin family, who lived in upstate New York and had twelve children. Six of these children were diagnosed with schizophrenia, and their family's journey became a crucial part of scientific research into the disease. It's a look at how one family grappled with a devastating illness and contributed to understanding it.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

EmotionalThought-ProvokingInformativeReflective
Found Family

Genres

Biography & Memoir Health Science Sociology Biography History Science & Nature

Authors

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Julio Hermoso

Julio Hermoso is the author of the compelling family history, Hidden Valley Road. He writes about the complexities of human experience with a clear, direct style that draws readers in.

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Marc Rubió

Marc Rubió is the author of Hidden Valley Road, a gripping exploration of family and mental illness. He writes with a clear, direct style that makes complex subjects accessible.

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Robert Kolker

Robert Kolker is the author of Hidden Valley Road, a gripping exploration of a family's struggle with mental illness. He's known for his deeply researched narrative nonfiction that sheds light on complex human stories.

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