Beth D. (BethDavis) reviewed Madness: A Bipolar Life (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 55 more book reviews
Madness: A Bipolar Life
by Marya Hornbacher
Marya Hornbacher is the bravest writer I've read so far. One can only imagine what it took for her to share these 299 pages of the most personal aspects of her life; and to do so in such a brilliant way.
Her imagery was perfectly written and I was smoothly brought into the story. Though this is such a serious diagnosis; Hornbacher, along with the quirky characters she introduces, manage bring comedy into the story. I'm sure it is in no way meant to be a medical text, but I felt it was quite educational. Readers learn about bipolar from the first person point of view, when most will never talk about their mental illness.
Overall, I give Madness: A Bipolar Life 5 Boundless stars. I absolutely loved it.
An added note: I listened to the audio edition of this book, which was read by Tavia Gilbert, and her reading was exceptional and full of emotions.
I love when books are read with such animation. I will search her name when looking for audio books in the future.
Reviewed by Beth for www.boundlessbookreviews.com
by Marya Hornbacher
Marya Hornbacher is the bravest writer I've read so far. One can only imagine what it took for her to share these 299 pages of the most personal aspects of her life; and to do so in such a brilliant way.
Her imagery was perfectly written and I was smoothly brought into the story. Though this is such a serious diagnosis; Hornbacher, along with the quirky characters she introduces, manage bring comedy into the story. I'm sure it is in no way meant to be a medical text, but I felt it was quite educational. Readers learn about bipolar from the first person point of view, when most will never talk about their mental illness.
Overall, I give Madness: A Bipolar Life 5 Boundless stars. I absolutely loved it.
An added note: I listened to the audio edition of this book, which was read by Tavia Gilbert, and her reading was exceptional and full of emotions.
I love when books are read with such animation. I will search her name when looking for audio books in the future.
Reviewed by Beth for www.boundlessbookreviews.com
