Words on Bathroom Walls

This story is about Adam. A sixteen year who is suffering from schizophrenia. Adam is placed in a clinical trial on an experimental drug for his illness. The medicine is what he calls a miracle drug because he finally feels like he is in control of himself. During the time he is on this drug, he starts to interact with his environment more. He attends a new school, finds a girlfriend, makes a friend, and has sex for the first time. Then tragedy strikes, he is becoming immune to the drug and he is thus removed from the clinical trial. He is then taken off the drug incrementally. Then everything turns bleak.

However, there is always beauty for our ashes.


Why did I pick it up?

I picked up this book because I wanted to know more about schizophrenia.

Describe the book in 5 words

Interesting, Heartfelt, Funny, Honest, and a little Crazy.

Who would LOVE Words on Bathroom Walls

Anyone who wants to know more about schizophrenia through a story rather than reading a nonfiction book.

Are there illustrations?

None.

Overall thoughts

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The story unfolded at a good pace. This book really provided me with a good sense of what it would be like to suffer from schizophrenia.