The Insanity Machine - Paperback

by Austin Mardon (Author), Kenna Mary McKinnon (Author)

The Insanity Machine is an introspective look at life with paranoid schizophrenia. Authored by Kenna McKinnon, this book takes a clinical and observational look at the challenges presented by paranoid schizophrenia. Kenna discusses the definition of paranoid schizophrenia, treatments, living with the disorder, and many other topics surrounding schizophrenia. The Insanity Machine is a nonfiction book about our journey with schizophrenia, which is also well researched and suitable for therapists or family practitioners as a reference book. It includes the latest treatments and research as well as personal vignettes and suggestions which a client or caregiver will find extremely helpful. The book focuses on hope and positive outcomes.

Author Biography

We are Austin Mardon, PhD, CM (Order of Canada) and Kenna Mary McKinnon, BA, both diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Kenna McKinnon is a freelance writer and self-employed businesswoman who has lived successfully with schizophrenia for many years. Kenna was born on October 23, 1944 in Toronto, Ontario and presently lives in Edmonton, Alberta. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with Distinction from the University of Alberta in 1975. She has three wonderful adult children, two sons and a daughter, and three grandsons. Although her degree is in Anthropology (with a minor in Psychology), Kenna has spent her life writing. She enjoys exploring the psychology of the human condition, especially when the accompanying human is dropped into complex and unusual circumstances. Her Young Adult/Middle Grade SF novel, SPACEHIVE, published by Imajin Books, is available through Amazon in both ebook and trade paperback formats. Kenna was diagnosed in 1978 with schizophrenia, is an Edmonton based freelance writer and has owned her own medical transcription business since 1999. You may enjoy her blog/website at http: //kennamckinnon.blogspot.ca Dr. Austin Mardon, diagnosed in 1992 at the age of 30 with paranoid schizophrenia, has spoken extensively in Canada on the topic and co-authored numerous books. He received the Order of Canada in 2006 for his advocacy on behalf of those who are diagnosed with schizophrenia. He lives in Edmonton, Alberta with his wife Catherine.