In Anna Karenina Leo Tolstoy famously wrote "All happy families are alike, but every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way".

Join our interview with author Rober Kolker whose family push that dictum to the absolute edge. This conversation will explore the themes that are brought up in his extraordinary book 'Hidden Valley Road' that chronicles the schizophrenia that haunted his family.

The tale of how six of his twelve brothers would die from this disease has become a publishing sensation.

'Hidden Valley Road' was an instant #1 New York Times best-seller and selection of Oprah's Book Club that was named a Top Ten Book of the Year by the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and Slate; one of the year’s best by NPR, the Boston Globe, the New York Post, and Amazon; the #1 book of the year by People; and one of President Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2020.

We'll explore the science of schizophrenia, the lessons he learnt and try to take in this incredible tale.

Running Order

This event combines deep insight with joyful activities that energise and refresh. We start with 15 minutes of revitalising practices: movement, song, meditation and whatever else seems right.

We might be in our homes but we can still celebrate life by bellowing out a tune or two! After that we'll dig into big questions with our great guest. Then there'll be time for a few questions.

• 8 pm - 8.15 pm (UK time) - welcome, movement, song, meditation

• 8.15 pm - 9.05 pm (UK time) - fascinating interview

• 9.05 pm - 9.15 pm (UK time) - audience questions

The Lifefulness Project: Community

The Lifefulness Project is an experiment in building meaningful community and transforming culture. At it's simplest Lifefulness is a practice dedicated to helping you live your life to the fullest in whatever way that means for you.

The community meets twice a month in Support Teams that provide accountability and inspiration, and are places to discuss idea that are vital to the modern age. It's also a deep evidence-based methodology, that has been put into practice in communities and organisations across the world.

To find out more go to www.lifefulness.io/membership