Review: The Soloist by Steve Lopez

I just finished this book on an airplane.  I was in a hurry to finish it because the movie is already out.  I really enjoyed the bood and felt like I learned a lot.  It explores the incredibly difficult question of how much freedom/control should be given to someone that is mentally ill.  Should the mentally ill individual be forced into treatment?  The current law is basically someone cannot be forced into treatment unless they are a danger to themselves or others.  Obviously, the definition of "danger" is highly subjective.  Overall, the book explores the issue without providing an answer.  The book does, however, provide hope, and that makes it a wonderful book to read.