Time to Face This World

The Schizophrenic Diaries of Joseph A. Peragine

By: Joseph Peragine

Narrated by: Joseph A. Peragine

Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

My name is Joseph A. Peragine, and I am a paranoid schizophrenic. On October 22, 2000, I tried to kill myself in a severely hallucinogenic state due to undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenia. I was suffering from this illness for many years leading up to that day. Every October since I started my recovery in 2000, I reflect on my life and am extremely thankful that I was fortunate enough to have been given a second chance. Every October, I especially make it a priority to tell my family and loved ones how much I love them. Every October, I take the time aside to appreciate the smallest of things, such as breathing, eating a home-cooked meal, being able to brush my teeth without a security guard supervising me, being able to carry a two-minute conversation (that was a huge goal of mine at one time), being able to pick up the phone, or drive somewhere to connect with the people I care about.

These are the tiny things that all of us take for granted, as we get lost in the rat race of life. Every October, I especially appreciate these little things. And most importantly, every October, I promise myself that I will make a difference in the world through my living example of beating the odds and conquering this severe mental illness. I was not given this time to neglect my life again. Every second counts! So I make it a point to make it count!

I have dedicated my life to educating and creating awareness of paranoid schizophrenia by letting people inside my mind and into my world through my journal of my entire story from ages six to 31. By creating my autobiography titled Time to Face This World: The Schizophrenic Diaries of Joseph A. Peragine, I sincerely wish to humanize this severe mental illness. I would like to live through the positive example that there is always hope for recovery.

Time to Face This World: The Schizophrenic Diaries of Joseph A. Peragine is my story.

©2016 Joseph A. Peragine (P)2016 Joseph A. Peragine

Comeback Kid

This audiobook is unlike any other book I have ever read or listened to. Such an inspiring story from my hometown. I think Joe is so courageous for baring it all. We can all learn something from his story. For all the stuff he went through, he always found a way to came back from it ever harder. Thanks for allowing us on your journey into your childhood, your past, your mind, and your healing.

Bloody great!

I usually listen to Audiobooks while doing chores. I started inventing chores to continue listening.

Inspirational, eye-opening

As someone who works with people diagnosed with schizophrenia, Joe's story gives me hope that recovery is possible. I see the struggles they endure everyday and it can be truly heartbreaking. Joe is an inspiration and persevered through this debilitating disease. I couldn't stop listening to his story and finished it in 2 days.

Must Read for All

We need more stories like the one told by Joseph Peragine. Joseph gives a thoughtful and honest account of what it is like to live with schizophrenia and the hope that comes along with the proper treatment. Through his personal account and narration, he helps the reader to experience the better understand, not only what it is like to live with schizophrenia, but that people with this brain disorder are very capable of leading very productive lives. The key ingredients are proper treatment (medicinal and therapeutical) and the love and support of family. Thank you, Joseph, for sharing your story as a means of helping on how to overcome the stigma of mental health.

Mind blown!

A few words to describe this book that come to mind .

Brave
Humble
Raw
Powerful

This book left me with goosebumps and really makes you question your own mind , humanity and forgiveness. The obstacles that Joe over came are nothing short of extraordinary and his story proves it. Time to Face This World is a must listen - The music , content and delivery amounted to the best audio book I ever listened to. Well done Joe! God bless you & your amazing family!

Hey Joe Peragine

Wow, Thank you for sharing your story of recovery. This was a very intense read for me, even being raised by a narcissist. I’m starting to throw myself into reading more about mental illness, and the story was captivating and beautiful. It enlighten me. I’m very thankful for people like you, Joe that share because recovery is possible in many instances. So I thank you for that.

Time to review his world.

I'm not going to to lie. When I started listening to the book I hated the book! I will say I'm glad I fought through it and listened entirely. I feel struggling through like I did, and hating the guy at almost every turn helped me feel a similar struggle that Joe had. Don't get me wrong it's no where near the same, but it helps give a glimpse into the struggle he faced his entire life, and possibly still faces to this day. Eventually though, I started rooting for Joe, and feeling bad when he had set backs. I hated him I laughed at him. I laughed with him. I almost teared up on a couple of occasions. It took me through all the emotions a good book should take you through. I learned from him, and I learned a little about myself as well. I learned that people are faced with this on a day to day basis, and we need to be careful about judging people. I hope those were his intentions when he created this. I do however think that like music everyone interpret's a work differently. It was a good book, and well worth the time I spent listening to it.

It all makes sense

So listening to this took me back many years. Now at 50 remembering being 9 and meeting one of my dearest friends. By the time we were 17 he would be gone. So many things that never made any sense to me about my friends behavior are clear now.
Thanks for sharing

Informative

Joe created an immersive learning experience, in this audiobook. This work provides a unique opportunity to step inside a world, unknown to many. My partner is schizophrenic. I have searched for a way to comprehensively learn what he is going through. This has given me insight, that I otherwise wouldn’t have found. Hearing the voices, the number patterns, the sounds of writing/using of a keyboard, all provide depth to the story. I am more understanding of what my partner goes through, now. Hearing voices, is made real… beyond the written word, in this medium. Joe makes incredible use of sounds and music, to create an autobiography, like none I have ever heard. I’m honored to have listened and for this to have been my first audiobook.

Exceptional!!

This audible book was exceptional! Thank you so much for writing it and sharing it, Joseph! My son has paranoid schizophrenia also and this has helped me understand a bit what he goes through everyday. Makes me so sad, but gives me hope he can get better if and when he wants to. Highly recommend!!!