Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker Summary
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Six brothers diagnosed with schizophrenia, one American family's DNA revolutionizing mental health research. Oprah's must-read explores the Galvins' heartbreaking journey that transformed science. "A marvel of reportage" - Cahalan, revealing how one family's tragedy became humanity's genetic breakthrough.
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A Family's Nightmare Becomes Science's Hope
In 1972 Colorado Springs, seven-year-old Mary walked alongside her brother Donald, who wore a bedsheet and muttered endless prayers. This wasn't mere eccentricity but a glimpse into the extraordinary saga of the Galvin family - parents with twelve children, six of whom would develop schizophrenia. Their story would eventually transform our understanding of one of humanity's most devastating mental illnesses. What makes their journey so compelling isn't just the statistical improbability of their situation, but how their lives became intertwined with the evolution of schizophrenia treatment in America. Imagine discovering that your family's deepest suffering might hold the key to helping millions worldwide. This is exactly what happened on Hidden Valley Road, where behind the facade of the perfect American family lay both unspeakable tragedy and the seeds of scientific breakthrough.
The Perfect Family Facade
The Unraveling Begins
Medicine's Failure and Hidden Horrors
The Sisters' Escape and Scientific Hope
Confronting Truth and Finding Purpose
A Legacy of Hope
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