This is a paperbound reprint of a 1997 book, about which Book News wrote: An award-winning novelist tells the story of his relationship with his chronically mentally ill brother, Robert,
detailing the brothers' childhood and the different paths their lives have taken since Robert's first breakdown at age 19. He chronicles his brother's hospitalizations and struggles and the
impact of Robert's illness on the family, and shows how his relationship with his brother has been sustained by the power of love. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
