Playing the Genetic Lottery
a novel by Terri Morgan
a novel by Terri Morgan
A new novel that examines the impact both nature and nurture have on a person's life.
Playing the Genetic Lottery is a fictional memoir of a 32-year-old wife and mother who grew up with two schizophrenic parents. Today,
Caitlin has a loving husband, a rewarding career, two young children, and an obsessive fear. Day in and day out she worries about what might be hidden in her DNA, and may have already been passed onto her children.
Meticulously researched, Playing the Genetic Lottery shines a light on mental illness and illuminates the impact schizophrenia has on the people who love those unfortunate enough to
develop the disease. Written by a longtime journalist, this engaging novel grips readers from the first page and has them rooting for Caitlin throughout her journey through life.
What readers are saying about Playing the Genetic Lottery
"This book is phenomenal!!! For anyone who has lived with someone or been close to someone with a debilitating mental illness, this book is a must read," Barb Sherer.
"Riveting, keeps me greedily devouring," customer review from November 16, 2011. "I have a niece who is schizophrenic, and this author takes you right into the absolute horror of living with a relative who is severely mentally ill. Very well written...the flow of the book is perfect and the subject and characters are addicting. The author makes you feel love and compassion for the people who are in charge of her childhood. You just want to become her best friend, so you can be there for her. I HIGHLY recommend this book!
Find out why this book was given FIVE STARS by reviewers. Click read excerpts from playing the genetic lottery to read the introduction and first five chapters from this fascinating novel.
Playing the Genetic Lottery is a fictional memoir of a 32-year-old wife and mother who grew up with two schizophrenic parents. Today,
Caitlin has a loving husband, a rewarding career, two young children, and an obsessive fear. Day in and day out she worries about what might be hidden in her DNA, and may have already been passed onto her children.
Meticulously researched, Playing the Genetic Lottery shines a light on mental illness and illuminates the impact schizophrenia has on the people who love those unfortunate enough to
develop the disease. Written by a longtime journalist, this engaging novel grips readers from the first page and has them rooting for Caitlin throughout her journey through life.
What readers are saying about Playing the Genetic Lottery
"This book is phenomenal!!! For anyone who has lived with someone or been close to someone with a debilitating mental illness, this book is a must read," Barb Sherer.
"Riveting, keeps me greedily devouring," customer review from November 16, 2011. "I have a niece who is schizophrenic, and this author takes you right into the absolute horror of living with a relative who is severely mentally ill. Very well written...the flow of the book is perfect and the subject and characters are addicting. The author makes you feel love and compassion for the people who are in charge of her childhood. You just want to become her best friend, so you can be there for her. I HIGHLY recommend this book!
Find out why this book was given FIVE STARS by reviewers. Click read excerpts from playing the genetic lottery to read the introduction and first five chapters from this fascinating novel.