Overtaken by Insanity: Two Sisters Lives Are Burdened by Elder Sister's Mental I

Description: Overtaken by Insanity by Louise Killifer, Lois Martin Janes mental illness and selfish disrespect for her younger siblings created perplexing lives for them. This true rendition reveals Louise and Lois antagonized lives as they struggle to live normally, surrounded by Janes calamities and inappropriate behavior. Jane was well read and very intelligent but displayed a caustic presence making her a social outcast. Jane believed by being the firstborn, she was entitled to an exalted status of superiority. She tormented her second born sister, Louise, routinely through bullying and physical abuse, though paying little attention to her baby sister, Lois. As a teenager, Jane was formally diagnosed with several forms of mental illness. She had always craved being in the spotlight and monopolized their mothers attention. Once diagnosed, Jane received even more time and attention than previously. Growing up with Jane was challenging for Louise and Lois, but the true challenge came for them upon the death of their mother when avoidance of Jane was not possible and the complications of her erratic behavior went unchecked. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography LOUISE KILLIFER completed two years of college with a major in accounting, working as a bookkeeper and administrative assistant forty-one years. Her life has entailed raising three children whom have excelled professionally. She is an avid quilter, generally with several projects going simultaneously, while participating in a book club. S he spends as much time as possible at their mountain getaway. She and her husband, Don, have three children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandsons. LOIS MARTIN became a computer programmer/analyst after receiving her Bachelors degree in Information Systems Development, from the University of Maryland. She retired after working forty years in the field of software development. Upon retiring, she keeps busy refurbishing old furniture and buying and selling collectibles. Lois lived in England and Germany while her husband, Hans, served in the Air Force. She became a widow when Hans died of cancer. Lois remarried Bill, acquiring three step-children. Lois is the proud step-grandmother of five grandsons. Review "Fans of books like A Beautiful Mind or The Quiet Room will appreciate this account of people living with schizophrenia and the loved ones that are affected by their mental Illness. Additionally, this would resonate with readers who liked Jeannette Walls The Glass Castle about her eccentric and emotionally unstable family."-Pacific Book Review, by Ella Vincent"Killifer and Martin are direct, detailed, and painstakingly honest-requirements for any interesting autobiography (...) there are no easy answers for dealing with mentally imbalanced loved ones. Still, this sometimes painful retelling of the familys struggles is a gift to society because it sheds light on a subject not often discussed."-The US Review of Books, by Toby Berry"It is not an easy book to read-or, no doubt, to write. But it is a wellcrafted story that will be deeply touching to many readers as you follow two girls going from childhood to adulthood trying to navigate the difficult and complex situations that Jane puts them in (...) As Louise stated, You cant fix the situation and you cant feel guilty. You just have to go with it and do your best."-The Pagosa Springs (Colorado) SUN, by Carole Howard Details ISBN Author Lois Martin Pages 330 Publisher Ewings Publishing LLC Year 2023 ISBN-13 9798890316509 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-10-25 Imprint Ewings Publishing LLC Subtitle Two Sisters Lives Are Burdened by Elder Sisters Mental Illness Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159452694;

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