Description
Where revolution falters, and survival becomes its own rebellion.
Home at the Edge continues Ronald J. Schulz’s raw memoirs of life in the counterculture, picking up in the wake of his arrest during the infamous 1969 “Days of Rage” protests in Chicago. Wounded, jailed, and disillusioned, Schulz faces not only the brutality of the justice system but also the betrayals of family, the coercion of psychiatrists, and the gnawing pull of despair.
Told with candor and fire, Schulz recounts life at the margins—between communes and courtrooms, protest lines and hospital wards—as he navigates the fine line between youthful defiance and self-destruction. Through it all, his voice remains searingly honest, equal parts furious and vulnerable, exposing the cost of living on the edge of society.
Highlights include:
- Vivid recollections of Cook County Jail and the political prisoners of the era.
- Excerpts from actual hospital logs, offering an unfiltered glimpse into psychiatric treatment in the late 1960s and early ’70s.
- A candid exploration of suicidal despair, resilience, and the fight to find meaning.
- Sharp insights into family conflict, generational divides, and the cultural upheaval of the counterculture era.
Unapologetic and haunting, Home at the Edge is more than a personal story—it is a testament to the struggles of a generation that sought freedom at all costs, and the scars left by the fight.
Written by Ronald Schulz
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