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Its been a long time since I read a book from cover to cover in little more than one sitting. It hit close to home in so many ways. Would love to meet you in person, Neil, to discuss the many reasons I so identify, but also, the reasons why this continues to be such a stigma and such a misunderstood disease. I confess...although I have not heard of you before reading this book, the Sun-Times was a staple in our home through all my formative years. My dad reads it from cover to cover to this day. As for me, I will certainly look into reading additional books you have written.
Eva
P.S. Neil, I cannot tell you how familiar your name and your appearance are to me. Although born in Europe, I grew up in Chicago and the north suburbs and can't help but think we met somewhere along the line.
By the way, I would also love to meet Edie, as I know we would have a lot to talk about. Ironically, my mom, who was often called "Edie" was named "Edith".
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kellereva, July 18, 2008
Its been a long time since I read a book from cover to cover in little more than one sitting. It hit close to home in so many ways. Would love to meet you in person, Neil, to discuss the many reasons I so identify, but also, the reasons why this continues to be such a stigma and such a misunderstood disease. I confess...although I have not heard of you before reading this book, the Sun-Times was a staple in our home through all my formative years. My dad reads it from cover to cover to this day. As for me, I will certainly look into reading additional books you have written.Eva
P.S. Neil, I cannot tell you how familiar your name and your appearance are to me. Although born in Europe, I grew up in Chicago and the north suburbs and can't help but think we met somewhere along the line.
By the way, I would also love to meet Edie, as I know we would have a lot to talk about. Ironically, my mom, who was often called "Edie" was named "Edith".