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At seventeen Lori Schiller was the perfect child - the only daughter of an affluent, close-knit family. Six years later she made her first suicide attempt, then wandered the streets of New York City dressed in ragged clothes, tormenting voices crying out in her mind. Lori Schiller had entered the horrifying world of full-blown schizophrenia. She began an ordeal of hospitalizations, halfway houses, relapses, more suicide attempts, and constant, withering despair. But against all odds, she survived. Now in this personal account, she tells how she did it, taking us not only into her own shattered world, but drawing on the words of the doctors who treated her and family members who suffered with her.
In this new addition, Lori Schiller recounts the dramatic years following the original publication - a period involving addiction, relapse and ultimately, love and recovery. Moving, harrowing, and ultimately uplifting, THE QUIET ROOM is a classic testimony to the ravages of mental illness and the power of perserverance and courage.
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It was a hot night in August 1976, the summer of my seventeenth year, when, uninvited and unannounced, the Voices took over my life. Read the first page
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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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Of all the accounts of living with mental illness, this is by far the best that I have read. It's beautifully written and vividly conveys not only the first-hand experiences of Lori Schiller but also those of her family and professionals who treated her. Best of all, it provides hope to those indivuals living with severe and enduring mental illness. I work in the mental illness field and this is the book that I recommend to patients/service users and their families more than any other. Impossible to overstate the significance of this book.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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The book "The Quiet Room" is one of my all time favorite books. Possibly my favorite. If I could, I'd give it 10 stars or MORE!!! I have been diagnosed as having some sort of "disorder" also, though not as severe. Not only did this book give me hope for myself, it helped me to realize my own interest in psychology. In reading it, you can feel the color of each piece of the story, each mood; the grayness and and the colorful spots. Any book which can draw you in this much is definately worth reading, so DO!!! It's a great book and experience, and if you suffer from any kind of mental illness, at times it feels as if she's describing your story.
47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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This book is fantastic. It gripped me from beginning to end, was near impossible to put down and i know i could read it again and the same would happen. The truth it speaks rings out through the pages. It feels honest and uncompromising.
It was an emotionally difficult read for me, as i have been through some similar experiences as a result of my 'illness', but definately worth it.
If you want to get some insight into the experience of psychosis, the mental health system or just read an inspiring story - this is for you.
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Good Book
Delivered on time ect.....Its a good book gave me a little insight into what a relative goes through. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Inker
Unmissable
This book is two things. First it is a gripping, exceedingly well-written, page-turning novel which is to be recommended on that merit to anyone who may not even be interested in... Read more
Published 10 months ago by little-feet
Amazing insight!
This book offers an amazing insight into all aspects of schizophrenia, from both the point of view of a sufferer and their family & friends. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Kaz26
mental illness
This was a great read and I couldn't put the book down. Schizophrenia is explained very well and Lori Schiller gives the reader a very frank insight into this illness. Read more
Published 16 months ago by mar
The Quiet Room
An extremely interesting read, worthwhile for any member of the public but insightful and beneficial for those in healthcare professions, particularly mental health related. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Oggy87
opinion from a psychologist
I was looking for some insights from the "patient" perspective. I found the book very easy to read and quite interesting in some aspects, especially in the first chapters. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Valina
Best book ive read in a long time
After reading the reviews I bought this book. It was actually better than I expected. I was unable to put the book down. Read more
Published 20 months ago by rachelj
An Excellent Read
This book gripped me from beginning to end, I read it in one day and then I read it again. It is well written and gives a detailed account of the authors illness, from her repeated... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Alan Phipps
The Quiet Room: Journey Out of the torment of Madness
Simply brilliant. I needed to understand more...I wanted to understand what my b.friend was going through, this book gave me something I can not thank for enough... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by Ms. C. Gauci
Honest, gripping and gives an interesting insight
As a psychologist who is just starting out in the clinical world, I'm always interested in getting a better insight into the mind and perspective of the "patient". Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2009 by Ms. C. L. Reid
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