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This website has been reborn! Here is my first blog post. Come along and explore! Why? As I celebrate the release of the 2nd Edition of my memoir, I’m reflecting on why I wrote it and what has happened since
Surviving A Sibling’s Schizophrenia (2nd Edition)
by Martha Graham-Waldon (Author)
Nothing Like Normal is a tender coming of age story about growing up with an older sister who developed schizophrenia at the tender age of 15.
In this deeply moving memoir, Martha Graham-Waldon chronicles her journey from childhood into adolescence as she witnesses her former mentor transform before her eyes.
The recently released 2nd edition continues the story with a tender epilogue as she unites with her sister’s daughter, revealing how joy can arise even out of tragedy and pain.
Nothing Like Normal is a powerful story of survival, resilience, and self-discovery. It speaks to anyone who has experienced the impact of mental illness within a family, offering validation, understanding, and ultimately hope.
Honest, compassionate, and inspiring, this memoir reminds readers that healing is possible even in the midst of profound heartbreak.
WRITER · MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE
Martha Graham-Waldon is a writer, mental health advocate and armchair activist who resides in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California with her family and a menagerie of pets. Her articles have been published locally, internationally and online.
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A gripping, clear-eyed view of the author’s relationship with her sister who had schizophrenia.
A well-presented memoir with plenty of heart-warming memories of family life as well as the sad times.
A must read for anyone who has struggled with the pain of schizophrenia or any chronic illness of a loved one.
Thought provoking and beautiful.
This book is comforting. Eloquent and vivid, written with grace and love. A memorable read.
A Must-Read!
This website has been reborn! Here is my first blog post. Come along and explore! Why? As I celebrate the release of the 2nd Edition of my memoir, I’m reflecting on why I wrote it and what has happened since
I’m delighted to invite you to a special author talk centered on my memoir, Nothing Like Normal (2nd Edition). This heartfelt memoir explores what it was like growing up with an older sister who developed schizophrenia at the age of
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AUTHOR · MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE