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When Quietness Came: A Neuroscientist's Personal Journey With Schizophrenia
When Quietness Came is the true story of a young woman studying neuroscience who, in her final undergraduate year, has a psychotic break, attempts suicide and ends up in hospital. Her struggles to get well and to pursue her PhD are described in this book. Her story is geared to people from a variety of backgrounds. As a neuroscientist, Erin reaches out to the medical commu...more
Paperback, 246 pages
Published
May 5th 2012
by Bridgeross Communications
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Erin Hawkes started to hear voices at a young age. Didn't everyone hear them? At least that was her belief. When Quietness Came: A Neuroscientist's Personal Journey With Schizophrenia reveals her struggle with auditory hallucinations and delusions. Despite her long battle, she was an academic star, earning a Master's degree in neuroscience, scholarships and the Hugh Bell award.
I feel Erin is courageous and should be applauded for sharing her story. In her memoir, she can shift from neuroscience...more
I feel Erin is courageous and should be applauded for sharing her story. In her memoir, she can shift from neuroscience...more
This shockingly honest account of multiple hospitalizations associated with mental health problems diagnosed as schizophrenia, and an autobiographical account of the challenges to be understood, heard and respected are an awesome tribute to the author.
I liked the book not only because of its aim--to improve conditions for mental health patients--but because of its honesty in telling a difficult story without whitewashing.
The book covers the author's personal journey during post secondary school...more
I liked the book not only because of its aim--to improve conditions for mental health patients--but because of its honesty in telling a difficult story without whitewashing.
The book covers the author's personal journey during post secondary school...more
A memoir that very nicely illustrates many features of schizophrenia. The author is intelligent and well-spoken. Her difficulties with some kinds of judgment and insight come through in the authorial voice as well as in the narrative. A good memoir for teaching, I think, and I wish her well.
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