Hoisted By My Own Petard

This book revolves around the main character named Jack. Jack is a 19-year-old young boy who experiences the onset of schizophrenia, struggles to cope with it, and struggles to come to grips with this diagnosis and the complicated symptoms. Jack feels neglected by society, his family, and friends, which eventually leads him into homelessness, addiction, and criminal activity. Looking to find a way back into his life, Jack tries to find help and successfully does so...



The author of this book Lyle Michaelson lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, Sarah, and son, Myles. He is a clinical social worker who has worked in the mental health field for two decades in a variety of roles, currently as a therapist and consultant.