As I’ve been reading Pete Earley’s Crazy, my main focus has been on one particular factor, which is proven by the book itself; Earley’s love for his son, Mike.
From the other sources which we have read; most asylum patients were particularly disposed of and isolated by their families. Earley’s entire case study of the inhumane treatment and disposal of the mentally ill to understand the importance of proper mental health treatment is something that I personally find quite touching.
Even from the very beginning of the book, Earley describes how mental illness does not discriminate; it can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, etc. I think that this is a very important factor to emphasize.
I like this book. I’d recommend it.
