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"An invaluable memoir of manic depression, at once medically knowledgeable, deeply human and beautifully written... at times poetic, at times straightforward, always unashamedly honest" (The New York Times Book Review)
"As a founder of UCLA's Affective Disorder Clinic and a co-author of a standard medical text, Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison may be the foremost authority on manic-depressive illness. She is also one of its survivors. And it is this dual perspective -- as healer and healed -- that makes Jamison's memoir so lucid, learned, and profoundly affecting." (Inside Flap Copy)
Even as she was pursuing her psychiatric training, Jamison found herself succumbing to the exhilarating highs and paralyzing lows that afflicted many of her patients. Though the disorder brought her seemingly boundless energy and mercurial creativity, it also propelled her into spending sprees, episodes of violence, and an attempt at suicide.
Powerfully candid, exceptionally wise, An Unquiet Mind is one of those rare books that has the power to transform lives -- and even save them.
"Himmelhoch jauchzend - zu Tode betrübt: hinter dieser Redensart verbirgt sich eine Krankheit, die Menschen in den Wahnsinn, ja in den Tod treiben kann. Kay Redfield Jamison hat die Hölle der Manisch- Depressiven lange Jahre selbst durchlitten. Die Geschichte ihres Kampfes und die erfolgreiche Überwindung der Depression ist gleichermaßen packend und aufwühlend wie ermutigend. Der bewegende Lebensbericht einer Frau, die auf der Suche nach Heilung zur international renommierten Spezialistin für diese Krankheit, die Hunderttausende in ihrem Bann hält, wurde. " (amazon)
"As a founder of UCLA's Affective Disorder Clinic and a co-author of a standard medical text, Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison may be the foremost authority on manic-depressive illness. She is also one of its survivors. And it is this dual perspective -- as healer and healed -- that makes Jamison's memoir so lucid, learned, and profoundly affecting." (Inside Flap Copy)
Even as she was pursuing her psychiatric training, Jamison found herself succumbing to the exhilarating highs and paralyzing lows that afflicted many of her patients. Though the disorder brought her seemingly boundless energy and mercurial creativity, it also propelled her into spending sprees, episodes of violence, and an attempt at suicide.
Powerfully candid, exceptionally wise, An Unquiet Mind is one of those rare books that has the power to transform lives -- and even save them.
"Himmelhoch jauchzend - zu Tode betrübt: hinter dieser Redensart verbirgt sich eine Krankheit, die Menschen in den Wahnsinn, ja in den Tod treiben kann. Kay Redfield Jamison hat die Hölle der Manisch- Depressiven lange Jahre selbst durchlitten. Die Geschichte ihres Kampfes und die erfolgreiche Überwindung der Depression ist gleichermaßen packend und aufwühlend wie ermutigend. Der bewegende Lebensbericht einer Frau, die auf der Suche nach Heilung zur international renommierten Spezialistin für diese Krankheit, die Hunderttausende in ihrem Bann hält, wurde. " (amazon)
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Rules of this bookring:
1. This is an international bookring -- if you join, you should be willing to ship anywhere. If not, please tell me this in your PM and I try to manage it.
2. Please journal the book when you receive it, and again when you mail it out -- that way, everyone will know the book's approximate location.
3. If you don't think you'll be able to read this book within a reasonable time of receipt, please let me know before it's sent to you by the previous reader, and I'll be happy to move your name down the list.
4. If there are any delays or changes please PM me (Please try to pass the book on whithin eight weeks of receiving it).
Participants:
1) Jubby from Australia (IP)
2) RikkiDD from Germany (IP)
3) rotewoelfin from Germany (?)
4) jellycat from Germany (IP)
5) maupi from Netherlands (IP)
6) Ilios from USA (USA+Canada)
7) annyria from Canada
8) lilkandystar from Canada (IP)
9) sgscarcliff from USA (IP)
10) portable-solace from USA (IP)
11) IrasCignavojo from Germany
me
This weekend I'm going to start the ring and send the book to Australia
17.07.2004 It's on its way to Jubby
I hope all of you will enjoy it. Please take sometimes a look at the list - the order might change ;o)
17.07.2004 It's on its way to Jubby
I hope all of you will enjoy it. Please take sometimes a look at the list - the order might change ;o)
Received in the post today from MooPing.
Thank you.
Will read and pass on to next in ring.
Thank you.
Will read and pass on to next in ring.
This is going to be short - book reviews are always painful.
I felt that although beautifully written, the author gave a very clinical and detached recount here. It really did feel like the biography of the madness and illness it's self, rather than the woman.
I have to admit that I didn't finish reading it either. Although I did feel that this is a well crafted piece of writing (and if I had the book here would put quote in here to prove just that), I found that I was suffering from that same phenomenon experienced when reading a medical enecyclopedia - you start seeing the symptoms in yourself and those around you!
Yes, I did sit in the staff room last week, seeing my workmates in a different light...
Overall an interesting and thought-provoking book. I particularly liked the passage (around page 89?) detailing that neither drugs or therapy alone can cure and treat a sufferer of depression, but taken together, a normal life can be resumed.
Thank you Moo Ping. I have already posted the book on to RikkiDD.
I felt that although beautifully written, the author gave a very clinical and detached recount here. It really did feel like the biography of the madness and illness it's self, rather than the woman.
I have to admit that I didn't finish reading it either. Although I did feel that this is a well crafted piece of writing (and if I had the book here would put quote in here to prove just that), I found that I was suffering from that same phenomenon experienced when reading a medical enecyclopedia - you start seeing the symptoms in yourself and those around you!
Yes, I did sit in the staff room last week, seeing my workmates in a different light...
Overall an interesting and thought-provoking book. I particularly liked the passage (around page 89?) detailing that neither drugs or therapy alone can cure and treat a sufferer of depression, but taken together, a normal life can be resumed.
Thank you Moo Ping. I have already posted the book on to RikkiDD.
I found the book today in the letter box. It arrived inEurope savely.
Thanks to MooPing and Jubby!
Wow! I've never read a book about such a topic before, but this one was really good.
Although it isn't such an easy read for a non-native English it was not hard to understand and it is a quiet fast read.
The honesty of the writer about her own illness and I can imagine that she can encourage other with the same disease. It is amazing and really worthreading.
Thanks to MooPing and Jubby!
Wow! I've never read a book about such a topic before, but this one was really good.
Although it isn't such an easy read for a non-native English it was not hard to understand and it is a quiet fast read.
The honesty of the writer about her own illness and I can imagine that she can encourage other with the same disease. It is amazing and really worthreading.
Released on Thursday, August 26, 2004 at postal release to fellow bookcrosser in n/a, Sachsen Germany.
The bookring is on its way to roteweolfin
The bookring is on its way to roteweolfin
Journal Entry 8 by rotewoelfin from Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg Germany on Thursday, September 2, 2004
Arrived today with the post :)
It was an really interesting book - I could read it very easy. The author is very honest about herself and her illness - this makes the book a very special one.
It was an really interesting book - I could read it very easy. The author is very honest about herself and her illness - this makes the book a very special one.
I'll sent it to jellycat tomorrow.
I received the book today.
Although I thought the book dragged along in some parts, it was an interesting read. It certainly gave a good (and personal) insight into manic depression.
I will mail the book to maupi tomorrow.
I will mail the book to maupi tomorrow.
As I said in my previous entry: a quick, albeit disturbing read. A bit too close to home for me, so I'll keep it short.
Kay Jamison tells a convincing story of her illness and it is really brave of her to take the leap. I admit having skipped some parts about her professional life. All in all, I did get it that she is rather successful professionally, despite her mental troubles.
Thanks for ringing, MooPing. I'm still waiting for Ilios' address to send the book on.
14 Nov 2004
Mailed the book to the US yesterday.
Kay Jamison tells a convincing story of her illness and it is really brave of her to take the leap. I admit having skipped some parts about her professional life. All in all, I did get it that she is rather successful professionally, despite her mental troubles.
Thanks for ringing, MooPing. I'm still waiting for Ilios' address to send the book on.
14 Nov 2004
Mailed the book to the US yesterday.
I am finally able to journal this! Thanks to Maupi for enlightening me regarding where to find the BCID! :o) I have a few rings/rays in front of this one, but I'll get to it as soon as I can. Thanks for sharing, MooPing!
Update 4/23/05
I apologize for the delay in getting to this book. Several factors hindered my progress through my TBR pile and I am only now catching up. I am halfway through this book and I PMed the next BXer for an address. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Update 4/23/05
I apologize for the delay in getting to this book. Several factors hindered my progress through my TBR pile and I am only now catching up. I am halfway through this book and I PMed the next BXer for an address. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
This was a powerful book. I first signed up for this ring because I saw firsthand someone close to me go through bipolar (or manic-depressive) disorder. This book made me think of suicide attemps in a new light, and I think I have a better understanding of this condition now.
The author is worthy of praise for being so candid and open with her struggle, especially because of her profession. Ultimately, I think all of of chose our careers because of our life experiences, so I believed her patients are lucky to have a doctor that can actually say "been there, done that".
Some passages of the book seem a little repetitive to me, but overall it was an enthralling read. I look forward to reading other books by Dr. Jamison.
I am still waiting for the next BXer's address. I will wait another couple of days and then contact the next person in line. Thanks for sharing this!
Update 4/30/05
I am sending annyria a second PM today.
Update 5/03/05
It's been 10 days and two PMs. I will skip annyria and PM the next BXer.
Update 5/6/05
I just got my "Monitor in Psychology" in the mail and noticed that Dr. Jamison will be a speaker at the Annual APA Convention in August (I think it's in DC). I am sure it would be an awesome experience to hear her speak about her experience. If you are in the neighborhood, you should go! I am already envious of those who will get to see her! :o)
The author is worthy of praise for being so candid and open with her struggle, especially because of her profession. Ultimately, I think all of of chose our careers because of our life experiences, so I believed her patients are lucky to have a doctor that can actually say "been there, done that".
Some passages of the book seem a little repetitive to me, but overall it was an enthralling read. I look forward to reading other books by Dr. Jamison.
I am still waiting for the next BXer's address. I will wait another couple of days and then contact the next person in line. Thanks for sharing this!
Update 4/30/05
I am sending annyria a second PM today.
Update 5/03/05
It's been 10 days and two PMs. I will skip annyria and PM the next BXer.
Update 5/6/05
I just got my "Monitor in Psychology" in the mail and noticed that Dr. Jamison will be a speaker at the Annual APA Convention in August (I think it's in DC). I am sure it would be an awesome experience to hear her speak about her experience. If you are in the neighborhood, you should go! I am already envious of those who will get to see her! :o)
Journal Entry 16 by Ilios at post office in Mail, Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, May 3, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (5/3/2005 UTC) at post office in Mail, Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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This book is on its way to Canada today. lilkandystar is anxiously waiting for it. Enjoy!
This book is on its way to Canada today. lilkandystar is anxiously waiting for it. Enjoy!
just rec'vd today
UPDATE: 05 31 2005:
I found the writing very easy to read and comprehend, but boy did some parts just drag.
I was a very excited to see scientific meets crazy....LOL i chuckled at a few points she made.
The only disapointment i had was she talked more about the illness itself than herself. *shrug*
Each memoir is different as im slowley learing and will pro'lly apreciate it more when i read memoirs that are just poop.
THank you for sharing this book
pm'ing next reader to move the book along
UPDATE: 05 31 2005:
I found the writing very easy to read and comprehend, but boy did some parts just drag.
I was a very excited to see scientific meets crazy....LOL i chuckled at a few points she made.
The only disapointment i had was she talked more about the illness itself than herself. *shrug*
Each memoir is different as im slowley learing and will pro'lly apreciate it more when i read memoirs that are just poop.
THank you for sharing this book
pm'ing next reader to move the book along
Found :D Not sure whom the next reader is, but am happy to send it to them.
PM Portable Solace waiting for reply
PM Portable Solace waiting for reply