Schizophrenics are often in the news, usually because of behavior that alarms and outrages the ordinary citizen. But that isn't the whole story. Those who work closely with schizophrenic patients, like social workers and psychiatric nurses, often report that they seem to have extra perceptions "frightening empathy" or "uncanny sensitivity" alongside the negative aspects of the condition.

Peter Chadwick, who himself suffered from the illness, presents fascinating case studies of some schizophrenics who he has worked with. He raises the important question of whether schizophrenia really should be viewed as a illness, such as polio, that we want to eradicate, or whether schizophrenia actually endows its sufferers with valuable qualities we should be nurturing. These detailed accounts of subjective experiences will be required reading for anyone working with or contemplating work with schizophrenics, especially psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses and social workers.

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