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Rossa Forbes was enjoying her life in Switzerland--working for an international organization and traveling the world--when the unthinkable happened: her eldest son, Chris, a college student in Toronto, was admitted to a psychiatric facility for observation and treatment. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Chris returned home to Geneva, where he would spend the next two years in a day treatment program while various medications were prescribed to manage his symptoms. Distressed by the possibility that Chris was facing a lifetime of treatment with prescription drugs, Rossa undertook a life-altering journey in search of holistic treatments. Together, mother and son explored sound healing, vibrational medicine, assemblage point shifts and other unconventional approaches to balancing mind, body, and spirit. Chris's diagnosis serves as the catalyst for changes in his entire family in this memorable story of a mother's tireless efforts to see her son thrive.

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Praise for The Scenic Route This eloquently written memoir provides a valuable account of the different methods at hand, as well as a close-up view of Chris' behavior, which provides readers with a unique view of schizophrenia. The book also contains valuable insights about developing more hopeful and less fatalistic views of mental illness. An informative account of nontraditional healing methods. -- Kirkus Review A heartfelt story about a passionate willingness to traverse unfamiliar territory beyond the medical model. -- Dick Russell, My Mysterious Son: A Life-Changing Passage Between Schizophrenia and Shamanism This inspiring book is both an insider's view of schizophrenia and an informed source for alternative approaches that can contribute to healing. -- Stephanie Marohn, The Natural Medicine Guide to Schizophrenia A riveting read! -- Amy L. Lansky, Impossible Cure: The Promise of Homeopathy The Scenic Route is an unconventional caregiver narrative, but it's as raw, honest, and compassionate as it gets. -- Susannah Cahalan, Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness Engaging reading for anyone interested in alternative healing modalities and personal growth. -- Jilaine Tarisa, A Moment of Time Praise for The Scenic Route A heartfelt story about a passionate willingness to traverse unfamiliar territory beyond the medical model. -- Dick Russell, My Mysterious Son: A Life-Changing Passage Between Schizophrenia and Shamanism This inspiring book is both an insider's view of schizophrenia and an informed source for alternative approaches that can contribute to healing. -- Stephanie Marohn, The Natural Medicine Guide to Schizophrenia A riveting read! -- Amy L. Lansky, Impossible Cure: The Promise of Homeopathy The Scenic Route is an unconventional caregiver narrative, but it's as raw, honest, and compassionate as it gets. -- Susannah Cahalan, Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness Engaging reading for anyone interested in alternative healing modalities and personal growth. -- Jilaine Tarisa, A Moment of Time

Praise for The Scenic RouteA heartfelt story about a passionate willingness to traverse unfamiliar territory beyond the medical model. -- Dick Russell, My Mysterious Son: A Life-Changing Passage Between Schizophrenia and ShamanismThis inspiring book is both an insider's view of schizophrenia and an informed source for alternative approaches that can contribute to healing. -- Stephanie Marohn, The Natural Medicine Guide to SchizophreniaA riveting read! -- Amy L. Lansky, Impossible Cure: The Promise of HomeopathyThe Scenic Route is an unconventional caregiver narrative, but it's as raw, honest, and compassionate as it gets. -- Susannah Cahalan, Brain on Fire: My Month of MadnessEngaging reading for anyone interested in alternative healing modalities and personal growth. -- Jilaine Tarisa, A Moment of Time

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