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A very useful insight

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This book gives a very interesting insight into how people can live with a bi-polar mind. The fact she is very successful and appears to cope with life might surprise some but then when you look below at some of the compulsions the reality of this illness shines through. Yes the book is a bit over the place but that is how the mind works. This might help anyone who lives or knows anyone with this illness. It also gives a good insight into how difficult it is to medicate and why the patient might rebel from medication. If you want an introduction to the world of someone whose mind doesn't tick quite the same as most people rather than or before getting medical books then please have a look at this one.

Absolutely fascinating

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This memoir is compelling reading. I have found it to be frank and honest as well as informative. I had a friend, sadly no longer with us, who was manic depressive and I found reading this a way of understanding who he was. Kay Jamison writes about her life from seventeen - when she had her first attack of manic depression - through to her life now as an adult over twenty years later. It is an extremely well written account and whilst it is factual and often distressing to read I actually enjoyed it. It shows not only her courage but her determination to succeed at life with an illness that almost killed her. I couldn't actually put this book down and read it in the course of one day, over a series of sittings. This book must be of help for people who don't know how to deal with their own turmoil at the hands of this illness and likewise for those whose lives are affected by it. It doesn't have a text book feel about it but nor does it feel lightweight. I can't recommend this book enough!

moving account of a talented woman's struggle

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Moving account of a talented woman's struggle to work as a psychologist as well as living with bipolar. As someone with depression, I was moved by her account as well as identifying with her issues with the arrogance prevalent among a segment of the medical community. Highly recommended, laced with poetry; I was particularly moved by her epilogue @ the end where she states that if she had the choice, she would has chosen to be born with bipolar as when high or well, she appreciates the joys and beauties in life more than she would if not manic depressive.

An Unquiet Mind - Must Have for Bipolar Sufferers and those around them	Customer Rating:
You will not find any book other than this that explains what bipolar is all about. It is my bible. The book follows Kay's story and if you suffer with bipolar you can definitely relate to everything. This will also be helpful to those around you as it will help them gain a better understanding. IF YOU SUFFER FROM BIPOLAR YOU WILL FIND THIS VERY HELPFUL

Thought provoking and moving	Customer Rating:
An excellent read, a remarkable account of a journey through manic-depressive illness. Anyone diagnosed with manic-depression or has an interest will find this a moving, eye opening and inspiring book. Kay Jamison's shares her honest heartfelt thoughts and feelings, a lady to be truly admired.