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Book Review of A Brilliant Madness: Living with Manic-Depressive Illness

A Brilliant Madness: Living with Manic-Depressive Illness
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If you have been diagnosed with bipolar illness, as I have, or know someone who has, this book is a first-hand descriptor of what the experience is like. I admire Patty Duke (aka Anna) for coming forth with her story and sharing it so openly. Very readable and accessible. The anecdotes added by Gloria Hochman, a medical reporter, widen the story and make it even more useful to individuals who want to understand the breadth of this disorder.