Recommended Reading
There are quite a few excellent books available on the topic of bipolar disorder (manic depression). These books cover a variety of topics ranging from professional discussions to personal experiences. Found here are those books we have reviewed and recommend.
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Win the Battle
This is a book review by Marcia Purse, one of About's Co-Guides to Bipolar Disorder, of "Win the Battle: The 3-Step Lifesaving Formula to Conquer Depression and Bipolar Disorder" by Bob Olson with Melissa Olson.
This is a book review by Marcia Purse, one of About's Co-Guides to Bipolar Disorder, of "Win the Battle: The 3-Step Lifesaving Formula to Conquer Depression and Bipolar Disorder" by Bob Olson with Melissa Olson.
Bipolar Puzzle Solution
This is a book review written by a person who has bipolar disorder (manic depression). The reviewer tells why he feels this book is a must-read, especially for the newly diagnosed or for anyone who has questions about bipolar disorder.
This is a book review written by a person who has bipolar disorder (manic depression). The reviewer tells why he feels this book is a must-read, especially for the newly diagnosed or for anyone who has questions about bipolar disorder.
The Bipolar Child
Learn why this book is a must-read for anyone who parents or works with a child who has or might have early-onset Bipolar Disorder.
Learn why this book is a must-read for anyone who parents or works with a child who has or might have early-onset Bipolar Disorder.
The Bipolar Child - Revised and Expanded Edition
The definitive work on bipolar children has now become even better. Here's a look at what's new in the 2002 edition of Demitri and Janice Papolos' ground-breaking book.
The definitive work on bipolar children has now become even better. Here's a look at what's new in the 2002 edition of Demitri and Janice Papolos' ground-breaking book.
His Bright Light
A book review of Danielle Steel's biography about her son who had Bipolar Disorder.
A book review of Danielle Steel's biography about her son who had Bipolar Disorder.
Neural Misfire: A True Story of Manic Depression
Marcia reviews Jeff Kazmierczak's fictionalized account of his experiences from the time bipolar disorder first manifested until he first received treatment. Should you read this or give it to a loved one to read? Maybe.
Marcia reviews Jeff Kazmierczak's fictionalized account of his experiences from the time bipolar disorder first manifested until he first received treatment. Should you read this or give it to a loved one to read? Maybe.
We Heard the Angels of Madness
Kimberly reviews We Heard the Angels of Madness, by Diane and Lisa Berger. Find out why Kim thinks this book "is a fantastic resource for anyone whose life has been touched by the harsh realities of manic-depression."
Kimberly reviews We Heard the Angels of Madness, by Diane and Lisa Berger. Find out why Kim thinks this book "is a fantastic resource for anyone whose life has been touched by the harsh realities of manic-depression."
Stop Clutter from Stealing Your Life
Both mania and depression can contribute to clutter. Here is a book that can help you face the reasons for cluttering and take steps to overcome it.
Both mania and depression can contribute to clutter. Here is a book that can help you face the reasons for cluttering and take steps to overcome it.
Anthology of a Crazy Lady
You may love or hate this book; you may be angered or triggered by it. You may see yourself in it or learn from it. If you are any kind of therapist, this is a must-read.
You may love or hate this book; you may be angered or triggered by it. You may see yourself in it or learn from it. If you are any kind of therapist, this is a must-read.
An Unquiet Mind
Kay Redfield Jamison's "An Unquiet Mind" is one of the most famous autobiographies written by someone with manic depression. Dr. Jamison, a psychologist and psychotherapist herself, tells her story skillfully and courageously. About Bipolar Disorder reviewer Marcia Purse discusses the strengths, impact and reasons to read this book.
Kay Redfield Jamison's "An Unquiet Mind" is one of the most famous autobiographies written by someone with manic depression. Dr. Jamison, a psychologist and psychotherapist herself, tells her story skillfully and courageously. About Bipolar Disorder reviewer Marcia Purse discusses the strengths, impact and reasons to read this book.
One Thing at a Time
This is a book the clutter-challenged person can really use. Cindy Glovinsky's 100 tips are bound to contain at least 20-30 that will be helpful to every person who is disorganized, overwhelmed or despondent about the clutter in his or her surroundings.
This is a book the clutter-challenged person can really use. Cindy Glovinsky's 100 tips are bound to contain at least 20-30 that will be helpful to every person who is disorganized, overwhelmed or despondent about the clutter in his or her surroundings.