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lagarrett's review against another edition
4.0
Fascinating story describing several schizophrenic episodes. The author is obviously intelligent and does a good job of explaining what is happening as well as what he is thinking at the time. Explains why "just take your meds and things will be fine" does not work. Also explains some of the external factors that can make episodes better or worse. Turns out there was a history of schizophrenia in his family, something he discovers after the fact.
moosegurl2's review against another edition
4.0
"I was electric with sexuality. Breathing gave me orgasm upon orgasm. I can't begin to describe what dancing with angels was like."
moosegurl's review against another edition
4.0
"I was electric with sexuality. Breathing gave me orgasm upon orgasm. I can't begin to describe what dancing with angels was like."
jespurrado's review against another edition
3.0
Kurt Vonnegut is one of my favorite authors of all time. Before goodreads I didn't even know his son had written anything, but after reading the reviews on this book I decided to pick it up.
The first half of this book Is just Mark Vonnegut describing life after college on his hippie commune with his hippie college friends and although the writing wasn't terrible, I had to push myself through because it was a pretty boring. I found myself thinking, "come on, just go crazy already!!"
And then it happened. And it was the most uncomfortable reading experience of my life. Mark Vonnegut takes you on a terrifying journey through the mind of a schizophrenic and back. I was intrigued yet frightened; it evoked emotions that I've never experienced through books before, and in my teenage years I read quite a few books authored by people suffering from mental illness. And for that I gave it 3 stars. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in gaining insight and understanding into the world of schizophrenia. I commend Mark for helping to humanize insanity and rid the stigma surrounding mental illness.
The first half of this book Is just Mark Vonnegut describing life after college on his hippie commune with his hippie college friends and although the writing wasn't terrible, I had to push myself through because it was a pretty boring. I found myself thinking, "come on, just go crazy already!!"
And then it happened. And it was the most uncomfortable reading experience of my life. Mark Vonnegut takes you on a terrifying journey through the mind of a schizophrenic and back. I was intrigued yet frightened; it evoked emotions that I've never experienced through books before, and in my teenage years I read quite a few books authored by people suffering from mental illness. And for that I gave it 3 stars. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in gaining insight and understanding into the world of schizophrenia. I commend Mark for helping to humanize insanity and rid the stigma surrounding mental illness.
roach808's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting, and long time on my list of books to read. Fast and gave me so much more insight into some of the folks we hopefully help in my line of work.
britt_brooke's review against another edition
4.0
“Knowing that you’re crazy doesn’t make the crazy things stop happening.”
This memoir chronicles Mark Vonnegut’s life living on a hippie commune farm in Canada; his battle and recovery from schizophrenic breaks. Much like his father, Mark is a talented and engaging writer. This story is open, uninhibited, and kind of bonkers.
This memoir chronicles Mark Vonnegut’s life living on a hippie commune farm in Canada; his battle and recovery from schizophrenic breaks. Much like his father, Mark is a talented and engaging writer. This story is open, uninhibited, and kind of bonkers.