Living in the Long Shadow

Living in the Long Shadow is a heartfelt coming-of-age memoir set in ’60s–’70s Los Angeles, exploring a daughter's experience of her mother’s schizophrenia and its impact. Through dual timelines, Suzanne Sherman candidly recounts her childhood and the two weeks following her mother’s suicide, revealing her journey of understanding, love, and loss. The memoir highlights themes of resilience, healing, and the enduring power of love beyond death.