Robert Kolker is a best-selling author and investigative journalist whose work has appeared in publications such as New York Magazine and Bloomberg Businessweek. His highly acclaimed book, Lost Girls (2013), about a series of unsolved killings on Long Island, was adapted into a film of the same name released in 2020.
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What's Hidden Valley Road about?
Hidden Valley Road (2020) tells the remarkable story of the Galvin family of 12 children, half of whom were diagnosed with schizophrenia. Remarkably, the Galvins went on to become one of our best hopes for understanding the biological nature of this often misunderstood mental illness.
Who should read Hidden Valley Road?
- Anyone interested in a deeper understanding of mental health
- People curious about the history of schizophrenia
- Fans of stories about perseverance and overcoming the odds
What's Lost Girls about?
Lost Girls by Robert Kolker is a gripping non-fiction book that tells the haunting true story of five women who went missing in a small town and the devastating impact it had on their families. The book delves into the complexities of their lives, the failures of law enforcement, and the larger societal issues that contributed to their disappearances. It is a compelling and thought-provoking read that sheds light on the often overlooked cases of missing and marginalized individuals.
Who should read Lost Girls?
- True crime enthusiasts looking for a deep dive into a high-profile case
- Readers interested in the societal issues surrounding missing and murdered women
- Those who enjoy immersive and investigative non-fiction storytelling
