{"product_id":"january-first-a-childs-descent-into-madness-and-her-fathers-struggle-to-save-her","title":"January First: A Child's Descent Into Madness and Her Father's Struggle to Save Her","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eJanuary First: A Child's Descent Into Madness and Her Father's Struggle to Save Her\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Composer: \u003c\/b\u003eMichael Schofield\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPC: \u003c\/b\u003e9780307719096\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel: \u003c\/b\u003eCrown\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReleased: \u003c\/b\u003e2013\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat: \u003c\/b\u003ePaperback\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/b\u003eEnglish\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition: \u003c\/b\u003eReprint\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Pages: \u003c\/b\u003e320\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Note: \u003c\/b\u003eDisc, case and artwork in excellent condition with little sign of use. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher Description: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt age six, January (\"Jani\") Schofield was diagnosed with one of the most severe cases of child-onset schizophrenia on record.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHallucinating constantly, she is at the mercy of her imaginary friends--some of whom are friendly, while others tell her to scream at strangers, jump out of buildings, and attack her baby brother. Jani is torn between two places: \"Calalini,\" the illusory home of her imaginary friends, and our world. When potent psychiatric drugs that would level most adults barely faze her, the line dividing delirium from reality grows dangerously blurry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmid Jani's struggle are her parents, who face seemingly insurmountable obstacles daily just to keep both of their children alive and safe. Their battle has included a two-year search for answers, countless medications and hospitalizations, allegations of abuse, despair that almost broke the family apart and, finally, victories against the illness and a new faith that they can create a happy life for Jani. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA passionate and inspirational account, \u003ci\u003eJanuary First\u003c\/i\u003e is a father's soul-bearing memoir of the daily challenges and unwavering commitment to save his daughter from the edge of insanity while doing everything he can to keep his family together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow with Extra Libris material, including a reader's guide and bonus content\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Crown","offers":[{"title":"January First: A Child's Descent Into Madness and Her Father's Struggle to Save Her | Michael Schofield | Paperback | 9780307719096 | Used: Like New | Back Stacks H 1748929","offer_id":48856526520472,"sku":"1748929","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/1609\/4360\/files\/81MzGl-0LaL.jpg?v=1775585216","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutbookstore.com\/products\/january-first-a-childs-descent-into-madness-and-her-fathers-struggle-to-save-her","provider":"Roundabout Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}