Arnhild Lauveng is a Norwegian psychologist whose work delves into the complexities of mental health, informed by her personal experience with schizophrenia. She approaches her subject with both academic rigor and profound empathy, offering readers a unique window into the lived reality of mental illness. Her writing champions openness and understanding, aiming to dismantle stigma and foster a more compassionate dialogue surrounding psychological well-being. Lauveng's unique perspective bridges the gap between clinical understanding and personal narrative.
For ten years, the author suffered as a schizophrenic, going in and out of the hospital for months at a time. This book gives insight into the logic (and life) of a schizophrenic. It illuminates the author's loss of identity, her sense of being controlled from the outside, and her relationship to the voices she heard.