My sister slept with the light on until she was 27. She rightfully blames me. I would leap out of closets with my hands made into claws. I would...
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Wow. As you might expect from a book by Storm Large, the narrative starts out fast and strong with zero apologies for making you somewhat uncomfortable. Her story feels honest and heart-breaking with a healthy dose of humor (sometimes dark, sometimes just darn funny). Whether you were fortunate enough to see her one-woman play by the same name or not, I recommend reading this book, though it's not for the faint of heart. Be ready to delve into one person's experience of a family member with mental illness and the ripple effect that can have on others' lives.
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Crazy Enough: A Memoir by Storm Large
EcoGeek, August 9, 2012
Wow. As you might expect from a book by Storm Large, the narrative starts out fast and strong with zero apologies for making you somewhat uncomfortable. Her story feels honest and heart-breaking with a healthy dose of humor (sometimes dark, sometimes just darn funny). Whether you were fortunate enough to see her one-woman play by the same name or not, I recommend reading this book, though it's not for the faint of heart. Be ready to delve into one person's experience of a family member with mental illness and the ripple effect that can have on others' lives.(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)