This captivating and harrowing account of a real mid-century American family highlights its struggles as 6 of the 12 children develop schizophrenia. As good as any narrative nonfiction that you’ll find, this story by Robert Kolker chronicles the journey of the Galvin family with insight and humanity, while also contextualizing their challenges in the larger social and scientific landscape of the time. Phenomenal.

Kelly, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison