Manic: A Memoir Wydawca: William Morrow & Company Opis produktu Manic: A Memoir by Terri Cheney grabs you immediately with fierce honesty and electric prose. This powerful English book memoir chronicles Cheney's life as a successful Beverly Hills entertainment lawyer while battling debilitating bipolar disorder. In vivid, unflinching bursts that mirror mania and crushing depression, Cheney gives readers a front-row seat to the lived experience of manic depression and mental illness. She reveals the cost of concealment, the pharmacy of stabilizing prescriptions, and the social and professional stakes of a life lived on a roller coaster. This memoir blends lyrical writing with clinical clarity—offering both emotional immediacy and sharp insight into psychology and counseling. Who should read this book? Readers of memoirs, mental health advocates, caregivers, clinicians, and anyone searching for a real-life account of bipolar disorder will find this book essential. Fans of personal memoirs about mental illness, biographies of professionals facing health challenges, and essays on psychology and special needs will connect with Cheney's voice. Why pick up Manic? Because it does more than explain bipolar disorder—it transports you into it. Cheney's story is brave, disturbing, and ultimately illuminating: a mental health memoir that fosters empathy, reduces stigma, and offers valuable perspective for those living with or supporting someone with bipolar disorder. If you want an honest, gripping, and educational memoir about bipolar disorder, Terri Cheney's Manic is a must-read. Specyfikacja SKU: HR003249590 EAN: 9780061430275 Waga: 204 g Author: Cheney, Terri Binding: Paperback Pages: 272 Publication Year: 2009 BISAC Category 1: BIO026000 BISAC Category 2: PSY022030 BISAC Category 3: SEL020000