A review by lmreboy
The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression by Andrew Solomon

4.0

I thought this was a wonderful read - a mix of personal experience(s) and well researched information. Solomon was a writer/journalist at the time he published this book; he got his PhD in Clinical Psych much later. I've always enjoyed hearing him on NPR programs and I love the way he writes. For those looking for a more traditional "text" on depression, this is not your ticket. For those seeking an immensely engaging prose-style narrative about an enigmatic, long-time human experience, I highly recommend it. (Note:There is a newer edition than this; I got the book from our Library so I read what was available).