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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 — 285 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) 4.12 avg rating — 74 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 — 4 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
	Allow in Light: (Desert of Dreams Series Book 4) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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
	Desert of Dreams 3-Book Box Set, Volume 1: Sway with the Wind, Dare to Dream, and Reach for Hope (Prequel + Books 1-2 ) (Desert of Dreams Series) 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 has read 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.
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Really intriguing stories weaved together in a very engaging way. With so many main characters (8) and their families to keep track of, I had to refer back to the notes at the front. I enjoyed the book.
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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.
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Really intriguing stories weaved together in a very engaging way. With so many main characters (8) and their families to keep track of, I had to refer back to the notes at the front. I enjoyed the book.
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Amanda LaPera liked Christine's review of Losing Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: A Family's Search for Hope: "Anyone who has lived this will find we never are truly alone in this experience. As I was reading I found myself nodding or remembering as a child-young adult-grown adult very similar feelings, thoughts and actions. The chaotic world that changes dai" Read more of this review »
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