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Hidden Valley Road Summary Audiobook

Robert Kolker

The story of an American Family living with schizophrenia

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Author: Robert Kolker

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780385543767

Language: English

Publish Date: 07/04/2020

Audiobook length: 31min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2A family’s descent into despair
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Chapter 3A family’s rise from the ashes
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Chapter 4Summary&Review
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Who should listen Hidden Valley Road

"Hidden Valley Road" by Robert Kolker is a compelling listen for anyone interested in mental health, family dynamics, or the impact of genetic research on understanding schizophrenia. The audiobook delves into the poignant true story of the Galvin family, who faced the challenges of raising six children diagnosed with schizophrenia. It offers valuable insights into the complexities of mental illness, the stigma surrounding it, and the ongoing quest for understanding and compassion. This audiobook is particularly beneficial for those in the fields of psychology, medicine, or advocacy, as well as general listeners who crave gripping narratives that illuminate the human experience.

3 quotes from Hidden Valley Road

  • "The family is a place of both deep love and profound pain, where the bonds we form can sometimes be the source of our most significant struggles."
  • "In a world that often seeks to label and define, we must remember that the complexity of human experience transcends simple categories of normal and abnormal."
  • "Understanding mental illness is not just about seeking answers—it's about nurturing compassion for those who fight battles we cannot see."

Author : Robert Kolker

Robert Kolker is a bestselling author and investigative journalist. His works often seek to unravel mysteries through poignant, suspenseful narratives. One of his pieces received the Harry Frank Guggenheim 2011 Excellence in Criminal Justice Reporting Award; his story about a public-school embezzlement scandal was adapted for the movie Bad Education. It won several awards and nominations. In 2020, Netflix also released a film adaptation of his non-fiction book Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery.