More or Less Maddy

by Lisa Genova

“I don’t think anybody should feel bad if they get diagnosed with a mental illness because it’s just information about you that helps you know how to take better care of yourself.” —Taylor Tomlinson

From what she’s observed, a normal life for grown-ups feels like an invitation to a party she doesn’t especially want to go to. It almost feels like a trick, and everyone attending is a fool.