Crazy Has a Name

A Novel Inspired by True Events

By: Nanci Lamborn

Narrated by: Rob McQuay

Tormented by voices and fractured childhood memories, Danny’s adult life is a storm he can’t outrun. As a cynical Christian, he lives with the secret of the others inside his head, convinced he is trapped in his diagnosis. Coming face-to-face with the foster system that harmed him, he fights to cling to his self-reliant logic and doubt-ridden faith. Will Danny open the darkest pieces of his past to the only one who can bring total freedom?

Part tough narrative, part tender prayer, Crazy Has a Name offers a gritty, moving look at one man's supernatural journey out of clinically diagnosed dissociative identity disorder and into complete mental and spiritual freedom. Inspired by true events.

Trigger warning: Contains descriptions of traumatic childhood abuse. Listener discretion advised.

Crazy has a name, and often that name is trauma. Readers who appreciate the education of Bessel van der Kolk's "The Body Keeps the Score" and the faith-building testimony of Joyce Smith's "Breakthrough: The Miraculous True Story" will find this book just as eye-opening and inspiring.

©2025 Nanci Lamborn (P)2025 Nanci Lamborn

Critic reviews

This book was a finalist in the 2024 American Christian Fiction Writers of Virginia "Crown Award" for outstanding unpublished Christian fiction.

Unique Story

Trauma dealt with head on, but without more detail than necessary. Danny’s story intrigued and captivated me. I was so angry at what he endured, but so hopeful as he healed. A roller coaster of plot and emotions. Healing. Narration doesn’t get in the way.

A Story of Redemption!!!!

This book grabbed me from the beginning! It was written with clarity and carried imagery that placed you in close proximity to the characters. I love Freedom, and knowing this story was true of one of her clients, applied supernatural understanding to what is possible for those around us bound by trauma! Well done!