3. Review of _Hidden Valley Road_ by Robert Kolker

3. Review of _Hidden Valley Road_ by Robert Kolker

By request, we review the national bestseller and Oprah's Book Club pick _Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family_ by Robert Kolker.

The book details the lives of an American family with 12 children, 6 of whom were diagnosed with schizophrenia. It made many prestigious top 10 lists of 2020.

We have a different take than most reviewers. Listen to our critique and let us know your thoughts about the book at our website (www.callthepsychiatrists.com). You can send an email or leave us a voicemail to play on the show. While you're at it, please submit a question for a future episode.

Book mentioned in this episode:

_The Protest Psychosis: How Schizophrenia Became a Black Disease_ by Jonathan Metzl (Amazon link)

Disclaimer: Listening to the podcast does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. The intention of the podcast is to educate and entertain. Nothing discussed in the show is intended or recommended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own physician or other qualified health professional regarding any medical questions or conditions.

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