Biographical Literature
Many people find it helpful, even inspirational, to read of other’s experiences with bipolar disorder. Found here is a compilation of auto/biographical books available.
Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania
Andy Behrman's autobiographical book is definitely a winner. Electroboy is the fast-paced, compelling story of the author's life with bipolar disorder - untreated, wrongly treated, treatment-resistant and - finally - responding to treatment.
Andy Behrman's autobiographical book is definitely a winner. Electroboy is the fast-paced, compelling story of the author's life with bipolar disorder - untreated, wrongly treated, treatment-resistant and - finally - responding to treatment.
Flight of the Mind
Written by Thomas C. Caramagno, a biography of Virginia Woolf's Art and Manic Depressive Illness. Th author draws from her journals and her published works, looking from a modern perspective on mental illness.
Written by Thomas C. Caramagno, a biography of Virginia Woolf's Art and Manic Depressive Illness. Th author draws from her journals and her published works, looking from a modern perspective on mental illness.
Darkness Visible
Written by William Styron, a chilling yet hopeful report of Styron's descent into crippling depression - highly recommended.
Written by William Styron, a chilling yet hopeful report of Styron's descent into crippling depression - highly recommended.
Agents in My Brain
Written by Bill Hannon who shares his experiences with "hyper manic highs and tearful depressive lows" illustrating that "peace" can be found again through medications.
Written by Bill Hannon who shares his experiences with "hyper manic highs and tearful depressive lows" illustrating that "peace" can be found again through medications.
Neural Misfire: A True Story of Manic Depression
Marcia reviews Jeff Kazmierczak's fictionalized account of his experiences from the time bipolar disorder first manifested until he first received treatment. Should you read this or give it to a loved one to read? Maybe.
Marcia reviews Jeff Kazmierczak's fictionalized account of his experiences from the time bipolar disorder first manifested until he first received treatment. Should you read this or give it to a loved one to read? Maybe.
We Heard the Angels of Madness
Kimberly reviews We Heard the Angels of Madness, by Diane and Lisa Berger. Find out why Kim thinks this book "is a fantastic resource for anyone whose life has been touched by the harsh realities of manic-depression."
Kimberly reviews We Heard the Angels of Madness, by Diane and Lisa Berger. Find out why Kim thinks this book "is a fantastic resource for anyone whose life has been touched by the harsh realities of manic-depression."
Anthology of a Crazy Lady
You may love or hate this book; you may be angered or triggered by it. You may see yourself in it or learn from it. If you are any kind of therapist, this is a must-read.
You may love or hate this book; you may be angered or triggered by it. You may see yourself in it or learn from it. If you are any kind of therapist, this is a must-read.
Call Me Anna
Written by Patty Duke & Kenneth Turan, Patty Duke unflinchingly tells her struggles leading up to her eventual diagnosis of manic depression. A moving and rewarding book.
Written by Patty Duke & Kenneth Turan, Patty Duke unflinchingly tells her struggles leading up to her eventual diagnosis of manic depression. A moving and rewarding book.
A Brilliant Madness
Written by Patty Duke & Gloria Hochman, Patty Duke shares her personal struggle with manic depression and medical reporter Gloria Hochman gives information on the disease itself.
Written by Patty Duke & Gloria Hochman, Patty Duke shares her personal struggle with manic depression and medical reporter Gloria Hochman gives information on the disease itself.
His Bright Light
A book review of Danielle Steel's biography about her son who had Bipolar Disorder.
A book review of Danielle Steel's biography about her son who had Bipolar Disorder.
An Unquiet Mind
Kay Redfield Jamison's "An Unquiet Mind" is one of the most famous autobiographies written by someone with manic depression. Dr. Jamison, a psychologist and psychotherapist herself, tells her story skillfully and courageously. About Bipolar Disorder reviewer Marcia Purse discusses the strengths, impact and reasons to read this book.
Kay Redfield Jamison's "An Unquiet Mind" is one of the most famous autobiographies written by someone with manic depression. Dr. Jamison, a psychologist and psychotherapist herself, tells her story skillfully and courageously. About Bipolar Disorder reviewer Marcia Purse discusses the strengths, impact and reasons to read this book.