The Galvin family was made up of Don and Mimi and their 12 kids. They seemed to be living the American Dream. Don was well respected at work and accomplished, Mimi seemed to manage the house without issues. But then their first born started showing signs of illness. Mental illness. In what seemed fairly rapid succession another of the brothers fell ill. Before it was over six of the 10 Galvin brothers would be diagnosed with schizophrenia. Nothing was ever easy. The family didn't have the money for expensive private treatments so the brothers cycled in and out of public facilities. Discovered by researchers, this family helped scientists understand the disease. Told from the family perspective with highlights from the science, this is a stunning tale that will leave you wondering how any of the Galvin's made it through.
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