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	Losing Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: A Family's Search for Hope by Amanda LaPera (Goodreads Author), Xavier Amador (Foreword) 3.99 avg rating — 284 ratings — published 2013 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sway with the Wind: A Prequel Novella (Desert of Dreams Series) 4.18 avg rating — 68 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In the Company of Women: An anthology of Wit & Wisdom, Sass & Class by Apryl Skies (Goodreads Author) (Author/Editor), Alicia Winski (Editor), Carol Knepper (Contributor) 4.15 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dare to Dream (Desert of Dreams Series, book 1) 4.33 avg rating — 9 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finding Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: An End to the Search (Losing Dad & Finding Dad Series Book 2) 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Reach for Hope: (Desert of Dreams Series Book 2) 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Embrace the Truth: (Desert of Dreams Series Book 3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dare to Dream: (Desert of Dreams Series Book 1) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Inflorescence by Students of La Quinta High School, Amanda LaPera (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tales Spun by the Setting Sun by Students of La Quinta High School, Amanda LaPera (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Amanda LaPera liked Jennifer Hadley's review of Losing Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: A Family's Search for Hope (10th Anniversary Edition): "Mental Illness touches us at unexpected times, in surprising and often unrelenting ways. Losing Dad is a touching memoir that dispels the myth that we are alone in dealing with it, and when we do, we must struggle quietly. Amanda, the author, allows " Read more of this review »
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Amanda LaPera liked Haley's review of Losing Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: A Family's Search for Hope: "I had such a great experience reading this book. I went through so many emotions throughout this dynamic story and came to feel very deeply for Amanda and her family. I think this book is great for bringing awareness to schizophrenia and how it affec" Read more of this review »
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Amanda LaPera liked Rose Molina's review of Losing Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: A Family's Search for Hope: "Not what I expected. This was one of those books that you just can't wait to get back to. A heart-wrenching story of a life lost to mental illness. LaPara artfully describes dealing with her father as his paranoid schizophrenia advances to a point wh" Read more of this review »
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Amanda LaPera rated a book liked it Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I enjoy reading memoirs and I am especially interested in topics about psychology and mental illness. I picked up this book while combing through the psychology section. The description looked interesting and it was a "best seller," so I chose it. May ...more
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Amanda LaPera rated a book liked it The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book, while historically interesting, was not the best choice for me.
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