Over the Edge Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 10, 11 Summary

Chapter 10, 11 Summary

Alex heads over to UCLA in chapter ten to go back to the beginning of his relationship with Jamey. He heads over to the Biomedical Library to do more research on schizophrenia. Most books say the exact cause is unknown, but Souza points out that it in Jamey's case it is genetics and people frequently use genetics to explain issues. The one item that all the books agree on is that most schizophrenics are harmless. Typically they only hurt those closest to them in fits of rage, but they do not become serial killers.

After leaving the library, he calls Dr. Sarita Flower's office to see if he can get an appointment to talk about Jamey and the old study. Her assistant Karen agrees to lead Alex to Flower's location on campus. Before Karen leaves, she tells Alex that the doctor has been under...
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