A Riveting Book by a Brilliant Writer!
The book is titled: "I Am Normal…If You’re Bipolar." The amazing author is, Terri Callsen.
Readers, as you know I pick-up and review around thirty to forty books a month, on average. But I can quite honestly tell you that when this title crossed my ‘path,’ I was stunned.
Not only was I stunned by the abilities of the author to write her feelings and emotions with kindness, as well as humor; but at the same time I was stopped in my tracks by her ability to give people who are bipolar a true sense that everything IS all right. Ms. Callsen explains the ups-and-downs, the ins-and-outs, she takes on Western medicine, and doctors who seem to have forgotten everything they learned since they earned that fancy diploma that hangs on their office wall - and she does it in a way that is learned, riveting and entertaining, all at the same time.
I Am Normal gives an in-depth look at depression - which is an illness that has grown larger and larger by the day. Being bipolar, suffering from depression - these are not ‘silly, fluffy’ issues that one simply waves their hand at and walks away. This is all very real, and THIS is the book for anyone who suffers from these illnesses, as well as the family and friends who wish to understand more about the ‘issues’ that their loved one is going through.
I Am Normal contains facts, explanations, an outline of symptoms and what to look for, and really ‘shows’ readers the extreme behaviors that come with depression and bipolar disorder. The book is extremely heartfelt and true because the author is speaking from experience, which adds to the fascination. With this book you’re not getting the ‘same-old, same-old’ diatribe that doctors and so-called ‘professionals’ feed you every day, you are getting an ‘inside’ look at something you NEED to know and NEED to learn about in order to better understand how it feels to be bipolar.
My advice? Get this one right now!
Until Next Time, Everybody,
Amy
Readers, as you know I pick-up and review around thirty to forty books a month, on average. But I can quite honestly tell you that when this title crossed my ‘path,’ I was stunned.
Not only was I stunned by the abilities of the author to write her feelings and emotions with kindness, as well as humor; but at the same time I was stopped in my tracks by her ability to give people who are bipolar a true sense that everything IS all right. Ms. Callsen explains the ups-and-downs, the ins-and-outs, she takes on Western medicine, and doctors who seem to have forgotten everything they learned since they earned that fancy diploma that hangs on their office wall - and she does it in a way that is learned, riveting and entertaining, all at the same time.
I Am Normal gives an in-depth look at depression - which is an illness that has grown larger and larger by the day. Being bipolar, suffering from depression - these are not ‘silly, fluffy’ issues that one simply waves their hand at and walks away. This is all very real, and THIS is the book for anyone who suffers from these illnesses, as well as the family and friends who wish to understand more about the ‘issues’ that their loved one is going through.
I Am Normal contains facts, explanations, an outline of symptoms and what to look for, and really ‘shows’ readers the extreme behaviors that come with depression and bipolar disorder. The book is extremely heartfelt and true because the author is speaking from experience, which adds to the fascination. With this book you’re not getting the ‘same-old, same-old’ diatribe that doctors and so-called ‘professionals’ feed you every day, you are getting an ‘inside’ look at something you NEED to know and NEED to learn about in order to better understand how it feels to be bipolar.
My advice? Get this one right now!
Until Next Time, Everybody,
Amy
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Thank you. I hope you like the Bullying article I posted, as well. I try to 'speak out' about situations that I really wish would change, except from a personal view and not a political one.
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I have a dear friend who is bi-polar and her family tends to treat her like she's made of glass. She's not. In fact, to keep things from her is harder to deal with than just telling her the truth. With the secrecy comes a mind that plays all kinds of unreal scenarios sparking unhealthy reactions and intense fear and frustration. I see it happen to her everyday, which is why I'm always honest with her. I use lots of tact, but I never lie to her or withhold details. It doesn't help her in any way.
Thank you for this enlightening post. More people need to see this isn't a condition that renders the sufferer useless.
Blessings,
Terri Ann