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OverviewSurviving the Odd is a rare and deeply personal glimpse into a childhood spent in the halls of one of California's first homes for the mentally ill. With humor and an unflinching eye, Candi recounts growing up amidst psychiatric patients, a father who ran the care home like a nightclub, and a world where madness and laughter often blurred together. As she navigates through the chaos, she unearths a story of resilience, love, and the determination to find her own voice amidst the clamor of mental illness and societal disregard in the Bay Area during the 1970s. This book is an unforgettable exploration of what it means to survive in a world that often feels on the edge, wrapped in the bittersweet absurdity of a life lived between punchlines and lithium prescriptions. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Candi MiloPublisher: Rare Bird Books Imprint: Rare Bird Books ISBN: 9781644284759ISBN 10: 1644284758 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 28 August 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available ![]() This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviews""A nuanced, affecting memoir that sheds light on the effects of deinstitutionalization.""—Kirkus Author InformationCandi Milo is an author, Behind the Voice Actor Award–winner, and three-time Annie Award–nominated voice artist, singer, and comedian. Raised in San Jose, she now lives in Los Angeles. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |