A young adult book tackles a tough topic: A teen coping with his dad's mental illness

Saadia Faruqi, author of the popular Yasmin book series, has written a new book, The Strongest Heart, that mirrors her own life — growing up with a father who likely had undiagnosed schizophrenia.

Mar 21, 2025 - 15:10
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A young adult book tackles a tough topic: A teen coping with his dad's mental illness
Saadia Faruqi, a popular young adult author, says her new book, <em>The Strongest Heart</em>, is a book she wished she could have read when she was growing up and coping with her father

Saadia Faruqi, author of the popular Yasmin book series, has written a new book, The Strongest Heart, that mirrors her own life — growing up with a father who likely had undiagnosed schizophrenia.

(Image credit: Saadia Faruqi)