Opaline Marks

Schizophrenics I Have Known... and Loved Opaline Marks

Accused unjustly of indecent behavior by a student at his school, Paul defies his wealthy family's wishes and finds a most unlikely new job - counseling support at the town's local mental health facility. He makes many new friends, and discovers the prejudice and multiple meanings of mental illness. As he grows to love his new job and his charges, he slowly uncovers a dark secret in his own family. A story for anyone who has experience schizophrenia in their own family, and encountered the promises and challenges of the mental health system. Plus, there are a couple of clowns, a few irritating rich people, and even a heroic social security claims rep!