Lori Schiller is a well-known author and speaker who has gained popularity for her powerful personal story and her ability to connect with audiences on a deeply emotional level.
Schiller was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 19 and has since dedicated her life to raising awareness about mental illness and helping others who are struggling with similar issues. Her memoir, "The Quiet Room: A Journey Out of the Torment of Madness," chronicles her journey through the darkest moments of her illness and her eventual recovery through a combination of medication, therapy, and the support of her loved ones.
In addition to sharing her story through her writing, Schiller is also a frequent speaker at conferences and events, where she uses her experience to inspire and encourage others who are struggling with mental illness. She is a strong advocate for destigmatizing mental health issues and helping people understand that it is possible to live a fulfilling and meaningful life despite facing challenges like schizophrenia.
Schiller's message is one of hope and resilience, and she has touched the lives of countless people with her words and her story. She is a truly inspiring figure who has overcome incredible obstacles and is using her experiences to help others do the same.
Lori Schiller
Six years later she made her first suicide attempt, then wandered the streets of New York City dressed in ragged clothes, tormenting voices crying out in her mind. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. But against all odds, she survived. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. . Spine may also show signs of wear.
In this new addition, Lori Schiller recounts the dramatic years following the original publication — a period involving addiction, relapse, and ultimately, love and recovery. But against all odds, she survived. We did what we could, but sometimes the illness was just bigger than we were. Moving, harrowing, and ultimately uplifting, THE QUIET ROOM is a classic testimony to the ravages of mental illness and the power of perserverance and courage. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
At seventeen Lori Schiller was the perfect child — the only daughter of an affluent, close-knit family. Lori Schiller had entered the horrifying world of full-blown schizophrenia. Schiller's gripping, heart-rending and ultimately triumphant story of her journey into madness and back to reality is told through the voices of Lori and her family, friends and doctor, and captures a rare, astoundingly vivid view into the inner life of a schizophrenic. She began an ordeal of hospitalizations, halfway houses, relapses, more suicide attempts, and constant, withering despair. Now in this personal account, she tells how she did it, taking us not only into her own shattered world, but drawing on the words of the doctors who treated her and family members who suffered with her.
All I was doing was spending time that was really wasted since I was ultimately going to get done what had to be done. May include "From the library of" labels. She needed to hear that I still accepted her. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. In this new addition, Lori Schiller recounts the dramatic years following the original publication — a period involving addiction, relapse, and ultimately, love and recovery. But against all odds, she survived. She needed to hear that I still cared for her.
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At seventeen Lori Schiller was the perfect child — the only daughter of an affluent, close-knit family. I suffered from them. Moving, harrowing, and ultimately uplifting, THE QUIET ROOM is a classic testimony to the ravages of mental illness and the power of perserverance and courage. Jacket has very slight wear to spine head and heel. Schiller's gripping, heart-rending and ultimately triumphant story of her journey into madness and back to reality is told through the voices of Lori and her family, friends and doctor, and captures a rare, astoundingly vivid view into the inner life of a schizophrenic. Over and over again she needed to hear me tell her that I loved her. Spine may show signs of wear.
May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. At seventeen Lori Schiller was the perfect child — the only daughter of an affluent, close-knit family. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Gray and speckled green paper-covered boards clean and unmarked with slight wear to lower edge; two colorless small spots to upper edge of text block. This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. But they seemed almost a normal part of living.
In this new addition, Lori Schiller recounts the dramatic years following the original publication — a period involving addiction, relapse, and ultimately, love and recovery. Now in this personal account, she tells how she did it, taking us not only into her own shattered world, but drawing on the words of the doctors who treated her and family members who suffered with her. Now in this personal account, she tells how she did it, taking us not only into her own shattered world, but drawing on the words of the doctors who treated her and family members who suffered with her. Brand new: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. She was asking a question. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Schiller's gripping, heart-rending and ultimately triumphant story of her journey into madness and back to reality is told through the voices of Lori and her family, friends and doctor, and captures a rare, astoundingly vivid view into the inner life of a schizophrenic.
Hardcover Book and Dust Jacket in Very Good Condition. She began an ordeal of hospitalizations, halfway houses, relapses, more suicide attempts, and constant, withering despair. Six years later she made her first suicide attempt, then wandered the streets of New York City dressed in ragged clothes, tormenting voices crying out in her mind. By now, they had become almost familiar. Moving, harrowing, and ultimately uplifting, THE QUIET ROOM is a classic testimony to the ravages of mental illness and the power of perserverance and courage. Lori Schiller had entered the horrifying world of full-blown schizophrenia.
