The Quiet Room (Abridged): A Journey Out of the Torment of Madness Audiobook

" Excellent book about mental illess..true story "

" A look of how a woman discovered she has schizophrenia and lives with it "

" Poignant autobiography of someone who struggled with schizophrenia told by the viewpoint of the patient, her doctors, family, and friends. Funny, sad, brilliant. "

" Lots of insight into mental illness. READ! "

" Gah. Glad I am not schizophrenic. This is a really great look into the mind of a schizophrenic, and is told from the point of view of the writer, her family, and her doctors. Very interesting. "

" Well written and amazing story. I hope it too helps people realize how painful mental illness is for everyone involved and how much we need to support the people who help those who suffer get back their lives. Great book, definately recommend. "

" I felt like I was sick , just like her . It was full of torment & pain . "

" I confess, I was required to read this for a psych class. However, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is very powerful, very moving, and difficult to put down. I cried. "

" In this book Lori Schiller takes you on a ride of your life. She tells her own story of battling schizophrenia and the terror she faced in THE QUIET ROOM. "

" WOW!!! If you've ever wondered what mental illness is like, this is a great book. It's very moving and extremely informative. Nothing is fictional, this comes straight from ones affected by this illness! "

" A very interesting and human story of what it's like to be schizophrenic. "

" She's not a writer (sometimes hard to read), but she gets you in there. "

" interesting look at mental illness from both the client and the family and friends. my first look at how mental illness effects the system, not just the sufferer. good one. "

" a devastating and honest glimpse of schizophrenia "

" This was a pretty intense book, but an interesting glimpse into the mind of schizophrenia. "

" This a dynamic and painful account of woman's story with schizophrenia- at times you may need to put it down and take a breather. "

" All fellow mental health workers NEED to read this book!!! "

" I could not put this book down! It is an incredible, heart-wrenching, and ultimately redeeming story of struggle and the power of mental illness. "

" I had to read this for class. Iit was a very powerful book. Offers great insight into serious mental health issues. "

" Recommended ... working with he writing right now "

" I was terrified of jumping on trampolines after this book (if you've read it you'll know why). A terrifying book detailing a young woman's descent into schizophrenia, her helpless, frustrated but loving family and her, as she puts it, journey out madness. Great read. "

" Wow., Great Read. It is very near to my heart. I have memories of a friend that was taken over by this mental illness. I am able to relate to the writers message. "

" Great book! Really puts schizophrenia and mental illness into perspective "

" An amazing, well-told story of what it is like to have schizophrenia. It also shows how a support network and financial resources are able to vital for those suffering from mental illness. "

" loved it. Brought you into the mind of someone clinically sick and how hard it can be. "

" Great story written from the perspective of a woman suffering from mental illness. It gives me greater insight and the ability to appreciate the experiences of my clients and, frankly, many members in our community "

" Amazing great insight into the mind/world of an individual w/ schizophrenia. I gave it to a client after I finished. I hope it helps him. "

" Wow., Great Read. It is very near to my heart. I have memories of a friend that was taken over by this mental illness. I am able to relate to the writers message. "

" This was a truly captivating and candid book told from all sides. "

" Very interesting look into the mind of someone with schizophrenia. An easy to read book from which I've learnt a lot and gained a better understanding of the illness. "

" This book gives great insight about the struggle that many face when they are experiencing hallucinations and symptoms of schizophrenia. It was well written and a good read. "

" In my neverending quest to understand and emphathize with mental illness, I read this book....I have now read it 8 times. It's so good; real and very raw. "