‘‘Too often, people living with mental illness and their loved ones suffer in silence. Sharing heartfelt memories, painful recollections, and scientific research, Kyleigh Leddy breaks that silence to shine a light on the stigma surrounding mental health and schizophrenia. This deeply personal memoir will give readers greater empathy and understanding in supporting those who are oftentimes misunderstood.’’——Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of Lean In and Option B
‘‘The Perfect Other reminds us all of the power of our only cradle-to-grave relationships—our siblings—as well as the powerlessness we feel when our brothers or sisters are not well. Yet, ultimately, the book is a triumph--a testament to the healing power of telling the stories of those we love.’’——Meg Jay PhD, author of Supernormal: The Secret World of the Family Hero
‘‘The Perfect Other is a stunning mosaic—an impassioned and poetic examination into the impossible “why?” of mental illness. The book, like its subject, is achingly alive: a harrowing but life-affirming odyssey of what it takes to care for someone who is slipping away. Ultimately this is a paean to sisterhood and the excruciating joy of loving someone ‘other.’ ’’——Susannah Cahalan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire and The Great Pretender
