You Don't Have to Be Famous to Have Manic Depression by Jeremy Thomas and Tony Hughes
A Brave and Kind Look at Bipolar Disorder
You Don't Have to Be a Celebrity to Have Manic Depression is a compelling and eye-opening book that explains bipolar disease (manic depression) in simple terms using real-life anecdotes, useful tips, and honest personal accounts. This book, written by Jeremy Thomas, who has lived with the condition, and Tony Hughes, a writer and collaborator, gives hope and understanding to people who have it and their families.
The authors talk about the highs and lows, the stigma, the treatment possibilities, and what it's really like to live with bipolar disorder in everyday life, not just the lives of famous people. They do this with humor, warmth, and honesty.
Set of Books
Great for people who have read An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison, Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig, or The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon and want to learn more about mental health, hear about other people's experiences, and get help.
Why You Should Read This Book
Honest, first-hand information from someone who has been there
Bipolar disorder affects more than only renowned people or extreme cases.
Gives readers the strength to ask for help, talk about their problems, and overcome stigma.
Useful and easy to get for those who are sick, their families, friends, and professionals
"Manic depression doesn't care how much money you make, how big your house is, or how many awards you've won."
"මැනික් ඩිප්රෙෂන් කියන්නේ ඔබේ ධනය, ගෙදර විශාලත්වය, හෝ සම්මාන ගැන කිසිසේත් සැලකිල්ලක් නොදක්වයි."
"மாணிக் டிப்ரஷன் உங்கள் பணம், வீட்டு அளவு, பரிசுகள் குறித்து கவலைப்படுவதில்லை."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
You can buy You Don't Have to Be Famous to Have Manic Depression online at Booxworm.lk or come to our store in Colombo to get this helpful, practical, and kind book about bipolar disease.
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About the Book
You Don't Have to Be Famous to Have Manic Depression is the title.
Jeremy Thomas and Tony Hughes wrote this.
ISBN: 9780553818987
Transworld Publishers is the publisher.
Year of Publication: 2006
Number of Pages: About 320 Pages (in paperback)
Type: Memoir, psychology, self-help, and mental health
