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BOOK OF THE DAY:
“An invaluable memoir of manic depression, at once medically knowledgeable, deeply human and beautifully written … at times poetic, at times straightforward, always unashamedly honest.”
—The New York Times Book Review
Clinical psychologist and writer Kay Redfield Jamison is notoriously fearless, courageous, erratic and violently raw in her earth-shaking classic An Unquiet Mind, which recounts her experience with manic-depression (bipolar) illness as the healer and healed. Recording her monumental highs and catastrophic lows, you will find that An Unquiet Mind is exceptionally written. Jamison exposes herself for all to see. She speaks about her bouts with depression, bizarre spending sprees, episodes of violence and attempted suicide. She explains:
“Which of my feelings are real? Which of the me’s is me? The wild, impulsive, chaotic, energetic, and crazy one? Or the shy, withdrawn, desperate, suicidal, doomed, and tired one? Probably a bit of both, hopefully much that is neither.”
Most importantly Jamison does not victimize herself. She proves to be a true inspiration. She demonstrates that people with mental illnesses can overcome their mental status, persevere and be a successful person academically and personally. By examining bipolar illness, Jamison does not blame external circumstances such as biology or experience, but rather pushes herself to change to take back her life. This is a great adjunct for anyone who is struggling with bipolar illness or depression. This book heals and raises important questions and observation about your darkest moments.
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