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Ron Powers is an American journalist, author, and television commentator. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism and coauthored the bestselling biography 'Flags of Our Fathers'.
Known for: No One Cares About Crazy People: The Chaos and Heartbreak of Mental Health in America
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No One Cares About Crazy People: The Chaos and Heartbreak of Mental Health in America
A powerful blend of memoir and investigative journalism, this book explores the history and failures of mental health care in the United States through the author’s personal story of raising two sons with schizophrenia. Ron Powers examines the systemic neglect and stigma surrounding mental illness, tracing how policy, culture, and ignorance have shaped the treatment of those affected.
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Early Family Life
Before the illness approached, our family’s world was ordinary and vibrant — a tapestry woven with laughter, ambition, and the small wonders of raising two bright boys. I was already a writer, and my wife, Honoree, shared a boundless love for the arts and for nurturing her children’s gifts. Kevin, w...
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Kevin’s First Signs of Illness
Kevin’s decline began subtly, almost imperceptibly, like the quiet dimming of a light bulb you don’t immediately notice. There were small slips in behavior — moments of paranoia, inexplicable anxiety, the feeling that the world was conspiring. At first, we told ourselves it was adolescence, stress, ...
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About Ron Powers
Ron Powers is an American journalist, author, and television commentator. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism and coauthored the bestselling biography 'Flags of Our Fathers'. His work often explores American culture, history, and social issues.
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