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A memoir of living with bipolar disorder
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What it is about
Marya Hornbacher, who also wrote Wasted, describes her bipolar disorder in this memoir. She writes about mania, depression and her path to treatment. The book is told in vivid, fragmented chapters.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a memoir about mental illness.
What you will get
Contains intense descriptions of mental illness. If you are struggling, consider seeking professional support.
Madness Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Bipolar disorder · Memoir · Mental health
Length
304 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Marya Hornbacher.
Setting
Hospitals, relationships and daily life.
What makes it different
A vivid first-person account of an illness.
Feel
Raw, honest and intense.
My Lobotomy
A Stolen Life
An Unquiet Mind
When Breath Becomes Air
Running with Scissors
Darkness Visible
Night
Operating Instructions