The author of his book tells the story of her niece whom she raised from early childhood due the tragic death of her father and mother. The niece begins a slow decline into mental instability and the author relates how she learned to manage the child with the help of various individuals and entities.

The book provides the reader with the situations and solutions. It is a primer and guide for anyone facing a similar situation.

The foreword is written by the late Dr. Carl Bell who was one of the most highly regarded psychiatrist in the country.