Author:
Cheryl Landes
Book Title:
The Best I Can Do: A True Story of Navigating the Complexities of Mental Illness and Homelessness
Publishing Information:
Tabby Cat Communications, 2024
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Synopsis:
Cheryl Landes thought she knew her husband. Nine years after marrying her college sweetheart, the middle-class woman wondered if his odd episodes of paranoia were more than just work stress. But when his condition worsened significantly after being laid off, she made a surprising discovery that revealed the depth of his mental deterioration.
Stunned when he vanished without a word, Cheryl was left with a pile of guilt, empty bank accounts, and being forced to live in her car. And as she looked back on their past, their moments of bliss fraught with the gut-wrenching despair of his downswings launched her on an emotionally draining roller coaster.
In this raw and compelling account of her battle against her spouse’s mental illness, Cheryl Landes provides a lifeline of hope to anyone in the same position. And after witnessing her resilience, caring, and final revelation on how to cope with the impossible, readers will discover renewed optimism and courage in the face of adversity.
Author Bio:
Cheryl Landes is a technical communications consultant, travel writer, and author of seven books, including the award-winning Rainbows in the Snow and The Best I Can Do. She lives in southwest Washington State, where she enjoys photography, hiking, listening to music, and hanging out with cats (with their permission, of course). Learn more at tabbycatco.com.
Testimonial:
“The Best I Can Do: A True Story of Navigating the Complexities of Mental Illness and Homelessness is a heart-breaking memoir. Cheryl Landes does a superb job of chronicling the ups and downs of her life as her husband becomes a prisoner of his schizophrenia.” ~ Chanticleer Book Reviews
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