When her son was diagnosed with schizophrenia, psychologist Linda Snow-Griffin was lost, confused and in denial. There were thousands of questions going through her mind: How can I help him? What does he need to get better? Will he be able to get better?

Hope and Learning: Our Journey with Schizophrenia narrates the 20-year journey Linda and her son Jacob embarked on, as they navigated their way toward recovery and a better understanding of what it’s like to live with schizophrenia. Her book combines her family’s story with substantial data, so it is as much an inspirational read as it is an informative resource.

According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1 in 100 people will suffer an episode of schizophrenia at some point in their lives. In addition, 220,000 people are currently being treated for schizophrenia in the UK (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence).

This book is an ideal companion for those suffering – or those who know someone suffering – from schizophrenia.

This is a moving story from a mother’s point of view, which also provides the compelling observations of a psychologist to help the audience understand the condition and draw hope from this family’s story.