Author

Publication

2012 - Levins Publishing, Minneapolis, Minn, Minnesota

Language

English

Word Count

52,250 words, Guess

Page Count

209 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100985397233
  • ISBN-139780985397234
  • OCLC Control Number810119024
  • Better World BooksW8-BIO-456
  • Open LibraryOL27144146M

Classifications

  • DDC616.85/270092
  • DDC921
  • LCCPS3557.R786 Z46 2012
and 1 more
  • LCCRC537

Description

"In Letters to a Young Madman, a man of genius, of uncanny writing ability, and of profound empathy for the mentally ill, recounts his 'spectacular plunge from competency into official madness.' Paul Gruchow's account of the mental illness, which eventually claimed his life, explores the double injury inflicted on the mentally ill. First, there is the illness itself, with its often debilitating symptoms. But then there is the more insidious injury made by society, stigmatization. In a voice remarkably clear, eloquent, and calm, Gruchow shows us why he came to regard the mentally ill as 'his heroes.' "--p. [4] of cover.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Letters to a young madmanLevins Publishing2012

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