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The Best Minds

A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions

Jonathan Rosen

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The Best Minds (2023) tells the gripping true story of childhood friends Jonathan Rosen and Michael Laudor, who both end up attending Yale University in the 1980s. Their paths diverge after the brilliant Michael is diagnosed with schizophrenia, his illness later culminating in violent tragedy. Recounting their shared past, Jonathan is left to reckon with the genius, mystery, and maltreatment of his old friend.

Who Should Listen

  • True crime readers interested in the story of a brilliant man’s descent into mental illness
  • Fans of memoirs and stories of complex friendships
  • Anyone seeking a thought-provoking examination of identity, mental health, and psychiatric care in America

About the Authors

Jonathan Rosen is an American author and editor who graduated from Yale before embarking on a writing career. Rosen gained notice as editorial director of the Forward's English edition for a decade and through novels like Joy Comes in the Morning. His critically-acclaimed memoir The Best Minds, a gripping and unsparing account of his tragic friendship with Michael Laudor.