Name: January First
ISBN: 9780307719089

Michael Schofield

The creator of the janisjourney.org blog traces the story of his fight to save his daughter from her severe schizophrenia and what he has learned about mental illness and its impact on family life.

A Child's Descent Into Madness and Her Father's Struggle to Save Her

January First

Katelyn Broad

I was first introduced to Jani's story in my abnormal psychology class where we watched some clips of her and her behavior. I have been interested ever since. When I found out this book was coming out, I had to get my hands on it. I'm so glad I did. This book took me to a place that I had never been before-into the lives of two parents trying desperately to hold on to their daughter as she slips into schizophrenia. This book was wonderfully written and I could not put it down. 

Jani's parents are amazing, I cannot believe how much they have gone through together and how much they keep having to go through to help their daughter. I can't imagine doing half of the things they do everyday to make sure their daughter has a happy and long life. 

I highly recommended this book-it is great!

January First A Child's Descent Into Madness and Her Father's Struggle to Save Her

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