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Hidden Valley Road
Robert Kolker
Inside the Mind of an American Family
★ 4.3 (36 Ratings)
◷ 29 Minutes
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Hidden Valley Road (2020) tells the remarkable story of the Galvin family of 12 children, half of whom were diagnosed with schizophrenia. Remarkably, the Galvins went on to become one of our best hopes for understanding the biological nature of this often misunderstood mental illness.
About the author
Robert Kolker is a best-selling author and investigative journalist whose work has appeared in publications such as New York Magazine and Bloomberg Businessweek. His highly acclaimed book, Lost Girls (2013), about a series of unsolved killings on Long Island, was adapted into a film of the same name released in 2020.
Who might enjoy this content?
- Anyone interested in a deeper understanding of mental health
- People curious about the history of schizophrenia
- Fans of stories about perseverance and overcoming the odds
