I read this book some time ago, but I loved it so much that I wanted to add it my reviews.
Manic is the very personal story of Terri Cheney and her struggles with mental illness, namely manic depression. Terri tells her story with such vigor and truth. The good, the bad, and the ugly of manic depression is all in this book. Reading Terri's personal account has changed my views on personality disorders tremendously. I was never really able to understand manic depression, but after reading this I felt like I had experienced a tiny bit of what living this way must be like. I can relate to friends and family that struggle with mental illness in ways that I never could before. I can also appreciate the beautiful and special pieces of a personality that is marked with this illness.
The story skips around just the way that Terri's mind does which gives it a very authentic feel. Terri, an entertainment lawyer with a list of high profile clients, goes through love, loss, and institution time before finding her way in this world. This story has highs, lows, and moments you just won't believe. Most of all this is a story of hope and beauty. I highly recommend!
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