Crazy

About “Crazy”

The book recounts the experience of Pete Earley, a former Washington Post reporter, when his son, during a manic episode, broke into a neighbor's house, leading to his arrest and incarceration. It explores the consequences of mass deinstitutionalization, focusing on the systemic failures that result in mentally ill individuals being confined in jails rather than receiving treatment, and portrays the challenges faced by a father and journalist seeking reform within a flawed system.