“Imagine Holden Caulfield in a psychiatric hospital, and you’ll get some idea of the flavor of Brett Hartman’s riveting story of his schizophrenic breakdown as a teenager and his ensuing struggle against the drug-induced stupor that passed for treatment. This is a book that’s hard to put down, and it’s filled with lessons about medical hubris.”

—MARCIA ANGELL, M.D., The Truth about the Drug Companies

“Hartman has written an excellent book. He tackles the hard subject of his psychotic breakdown with the mastery of someone who has learned his lessons well.”

—JAMES FREY, A Million Little Pieces

“Hammerhead 84 is both a deeply inspiring book and a joy to read. Brett Hartman provides readers with a remarkably lucid—and at times, very funny—account of his descent into psychosis. His journey to recovery—often in spite of the drugs and other forms of ‘care’ he received—serves as a testament to the healing powers that may be found within a person. He tells his story with grace and wit, and readers will root for him every step of the way.”

—ROBERT WHITAKER, Mad in America