The classic story of Captain Ahab and his obsession with a huge whale, Moby Dick. The whale caused the loss of Ahab's leg years before, leaving Ahab so crazed by his desire to kill the whale that he is prepared to sacrifice his life, the lives of his crew members, and even his ship to find revenge.

The author shares her son Mark Becker's story, from his childhood in Parkersburg, Iowa, through the events of June 24, 2009 and those that followed, using her family's experiences to demonstrate the need for reform in the existing mental health system.

A quiet English country village is disturbed by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who keeps his face hidden and his back to everyone.

"This book delves into family complexity, mental illness, and the struggle to aid loved ones without losing oneself. Julie Fingersh's journey, haunted by her brother's tragic depression, resurfaces when her daughter battles chronic illness, unlocking a poignant past and offering a second chance at love and life"-- Provided by publisher.

$A How did we get to a point in society where, as one politician said in 2010, "No one cares about crazy people?" It's a question that bestselling author Ron Powers set out to answer, after both of his sons were diagnosed with schizophrenia and the issue of mental health in America became all too personal. What he found was a legacy of bad science, ill-advised policies, and phony promises that stretches back generations. Braided with this fascinating...