Madness: A Bipolar Life
by Marya Hornbacher
This book was difficult to get through. I'm not talking about the writing style, the story, the language...rather, everything. Marya Hornbacher is an incredibly gifted writer, and her writing style is almost too captivating! While reading this book, I could (1) hardly put it down, (2) barely follow the story, and (3) easily have been sucked right into her brain. For these reasons, it was brilliant.
Hornbacher's writing style keeps the story flowing, while infusing every syllable with emotions of mania and depression. It felt like a roller coaster. When I put the book down to do simple tasks, I needed a few seconds to regain my own identity. Such a different experience, and one I've never had before when reading. Sure, I've been captivated so much that I can't put a book down, and feel like I'm an observer to the store...this feeling was different. I liked it, and at the same time, I'm glad it's over!
After reading Wasted a few weeks ago, I wanted to hear more. While this wasn't quite a sequel, it was a overarching second life story from the perspective of bipolar disorder. I knew a bit about bipolar disorder before reading this book, but more from the medical side. The story opened my eyes to what a person actually goes through as they are cycling through mania and depression.
I highly recommend both of these works.
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