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Our Story of Living with Schizophrenia

by Tara Leiper, Cameron Leiper

Publisher
Cherish Editions
Publication
Mar 04, 2021
Format
Paperback/Softback
Illustrated
No
Price
18.95
Dimensions
14 x 21.6 cm
ISBN
9781913615130
Pages
160
Age
Adult 18+
Category
Biographies & Memoirs

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Description

Diagnosed with chronic paranoid schizophrenia in 1988, this book charts the struggles experienced by Cameron and his music teacher wife, Tara. It is co-written, allowing each to express what life is like with mental illness at the centre of their relationship. It is a candid, thoughtful, and at times unsettling account of their lives, revealing the upset and anxiety caused by the chasm between the rational and irrational as they go about daily activities. It's also a true tale of love weathering the storm.

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Review

Diagnosed with chronic paranoid schizophrenia in 1988, this book charts the struggles experienced by Cameron and his music teacher wife, Tara.


It is co-written, allowing each to express what life is like with mental illness at the centre of their relationship. It is a candid, thoughtful, and at times unsettling account of their lives, revealing the upset and anxiety caused by the chasm between the rational and irrational as they go about daily activities.


It's also a true tale of love weathering the storm.

Author(s)

Tara Leiper

Tara Leiper

Tara is originally from Elgin and qualified as a classroom music teacher from the Northern College of Education and worked for more than a decade at Aberdeen College. She now runs an independent music teaching practice. She is active as an accompanist and vocal coach and is passionate about amateur and community music making.
Cameron Leiper

Cameron Leiper

Cameron Leiper is the second of four children. Schooled in Aberdeen, he now lives with his wife Tara of 26 years, in the village of Alford.

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