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This book made me sob in a way I haven’t in a long time—not since before I was unmedicated and ravaging through the world in a raw and unprotected way. I didn’t sob because it’s sad (it is) and I didn’t sob because I’m jealous of her writing style (I am), but because I didn’t know someone else’s mind worked like mine. I don’t have the psychosis or mania, but I do understand the euphoria and depressive episodes that follow. It was almost like reading about a mind I had known to trust but couldn’t because it fractured somewhere between 17 and 21. Jamison is an inspiration to bring humanity to mental illness, especially a polarizing one like manic-depressive (bipolar).
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This lady and I have nothing in common yet I loved her story. The way she described how her brain works is spot on. I felt seen
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Highly recommend the audio book. I love memoirs read by the author. Her smoky voice and wild story is a must read/listen if you know anyone who is actually bi-polar.
Decent read! Didn't particularly like the writing style but was glad to be exposed to some of the content. It's a better option for people who are especially new to the world of Bipolar. Having already done a lot of reading on the subject, I didn't feel like I got much out of it.
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Graphic: Suicide
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