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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
A beautifully told story of her life and the difficulties of coming to terms with her diagnosis. Especially at a time where there was still so much to be learned about Bipolar Disorder and treatment.
I felt the timeline was confusing at times, but that may have been me and the fact that I was listening via audiobook on my drive to ATX. The author also audio narrated her own book, which was a nice treat!
She mentions her artistic nature which is evident in her writing, very poetic.
Rating: 3.5-4, rounded up
I felt the timeline was confusing at times, but that may have been me and the fact that I was listening via audiobook on my drive to ATX. The author also audio narrated her own book, which was a nice treat!
She mentions her artistic nature which is evident in her writing, very poetic.
Rating: 3.5-4, rounded up
Book was recommended by a coworker. Really enjoyed it. Was surprised at how much the story revolved around love. Would recommend.
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Interesting read. Mental health and the academic
informative
reflective
fast-paced
Godddd such a good book, def have to revisit at some point...
This book delves into the life of Kay Jamison, who examines manic depressive illness both as someone impacted by it, as well as a researcher and academic based in the study of it as well. I loved the interweaving of academia and personal experience, and the way that such a complex and complicaed experience could be put on paper in such detail and clarity. She really went through so much, but was able to use her pain to research and push through the boundaries of the medical world and truly try to understand her role in medicine as both a patient and doctor all at the same time. Just reading about her grit and ability to be so successful through all of this was inspiring as well, and speaks to her character and drive, despite all the setbacks she overcame
Big emphasis on the way in which psychotherapy supported her over the years, and the patience in navigating mental illness, yet never loosing sight of herself or trying to understand herself through her condition. She never gave up, and experience so much loss and heart break, but was able to learn and grow through it.
This book delves into the life of Kay Jamison, who examines manic depressive illness both as someone impacted by it, as well as a researcher and academic based in the study of it as well. I loved the interweaving of academia and personal experience, and the way that such a complex and complicaed experience could be put on paper in such detail and clarity. She really went through so much, but was able to use her pain to research and push through the boundaries of the medical world and truly try to understand her role in medicine as both a patient and doctor all at the same time. Just reading about her grit and ability to be so successful through all of this was inspiring as well, and speaks to her character and drive, despite all the setbacks she overcame
Big emphasis on the way in which psychotherapy supported her over the years, and the patience in navigating mental illness, yet never loosing sight of herself or trying to understand herself through her condition. She never gave up, and experience so much loss and heart break, but was able to learn and grow through it.
I can imagine this was quite groundbreaking when it came out. I found Kay's prose a little purple at times - some of her sentences were pretty weird and I had to mentally rearrange them in my mind so they made more sense. That got a bit draining. She wrote a great story of hope; for a large part of the book, her bipolar was well controlled. Kay is an amazing person for all the things she has achieved. I will read Touched With Fire next. That should be interesting.
Absolutely devoured this audiobook. What a raw and emotional story, I recommend everyone to read this.
"When I am my present "normal" self, I am far removed from when I have been my liveliest, most productive, most intense, most outgoing and effervescent. In short, for myself, I am a hard act to follow" - pg. 92
"Contemplate the similarity between the phrases "being patient" and "being a patient." - pg. 97
"Volatility and passion, although more romantic and enticing, are not intrinsically preferable to a steadiness of experience and feeling about another person (nor are they incompatible)." pg. 170
"I cannot imagine becoming jaded to life, because I know those limitless corners, with their limitless views." pg. 219
"Contemplate the similarity between the phrases "being patient" and "being a patient." - pg. 97
"Volatility and passion, although more romantic and enticing, are not intrinsically preferable to a steadiness of experience and feeling about another person (nor are they incompatible)." pg. 170
"I cannot imagine becoming jaded to life, because I know those limitless corners, with their limitless views." pg. 219
