Local author Randi Davenport will discuss and sign copies of her new memoir, The Boy Who Loved Tornadoes, which chronicles her journey to find care for her schizophrenic son (whose condition is complicated by autism). Lee Smith writes, “A brave and beautiful story by a born writer, and a great mom, who has been able to find the child within his illness, and get him the help he needs—a daunting task in the nightmare world of bureaucracy that is our mental health system. This book is like a beacon, offering clarity, inspiration, and validation for us all.”
