Crazy: A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness Free Audiobook Download by Pete Earley
When the author's son, Pete, suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and suicidal ideations, the author sets out to learn more about how he best should aid his son. As he learns more about mental health in America, he realizes that what is happening to his son is not an isolated incident but rather a disease that has become synonymous with post-traumatic stress disorder. The story follows the author's journey across America as he investigates various social problems and meets many people who have been subjected to certain atrocities.
Pete Earley, a former investigative reporter, spent over a decade researching the topic of mental health and psychiatric care. He begins with the case of his own daughter's breakdown- how she spiraled into mania and became estranged from family and friends.
Author Pete Earley, who has been writing about mental health for over forty years, has written a new book called Crazy: A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness narrated by Michael Prichard. This book is a continuation of his previous books, which was published in 2003 and adapted into a movie in 2010. He tells about his own experiences with institutionalization and how it impacted his family.
A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness is a heart-wrenching account of the mental health system in America. It begins with Pete Earley's own life story, followed by a horrific recounting of his son's descent into madness and hospitalization. This is the story of how mental illness tears families apart and traumatizes children, through a journey across the United States.
Pete Earley is a journalist and writer who has spent his career diving deep into the world of mental illness, interviewing psychiatrists and patients alike. In Crazy: A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness, he shares his personal journey, the stories and people that shaped him and his own story of embracing mental health wellness.
Pete Earley is a journalist who started as a reporter for the Washington Post. He did everything from covering the Watergate scandal, to interviewing Stephen Spielberg and Mother Teresa, to writing books. In his later years, he wrote about mental health and psychosis. His work has been called 'an amazing reflection on America, at what has become of our country' by Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence.
Published Date | 2006-07-04 |
Duration | 11 hours 46 minutes |
Author | Pete Earley |
Narrated | Michael Prichard |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Biography & Memoir |
Parent Category | Memoir |