Another Kind of Madness: A Journey Through the Stigma and Hope of Mental Illness
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (663 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01MSSM1A5 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 475 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is the author of To Be or Wanna Be, and he has recorded over seven hundred books in just about every genre, earning eight AudioFile Earphones Awards and four Audie Award nominations. Stephen P. Hinshaw is the author of The Mark of Shame: Stigma of Mental Illness and an Agenda for Change, the first
In Another Kind of Madness, Hinshaw explores the burden of living in a family “loaded” with mental illness and debunks the stigma behind it. I was profoundly moved by Stephen Hinshaw’s story, written beautifully, from the inside-out. From the moment his father revealed the truth, during Hinshaw’s first spring break from college, he knew his life would change forever. This exploration led to larger discoveries about the family saga, to Hinshaw’s correctly diagnosing his father with bipolar disorder, and to his full-fledged career as a clinical and developmental psychologist and professor. It&rsq
honest and beautifully written, ANOTHER KIND OF MADNESS reads like a A. Gubser Compelling, honest and beautifully written, ANOTHER KIND OF MADNESS reads like a novel with a wonderful "sense of place".Stephen Hinshaw's narrative increases our understanding of mental illness as it reminds us of our common humanity. One of the best books I've read in a long time!. "Fascinating look at madness, all kinds" according to C Wahlman. Another Kind of Madness is an enthralling memoir and mental health investigation. Hinshaw writes in a personable and accessible manner. Anyone can pick this book up and understand exactly what he is talking about. The narrative switches in time and place and occasionally doubles back. I liked the flow. I thought it lead to a more developed narrative.Hinshaw offer. "Gratitude for this book" according to rona renner. I had trouble putting this courageous and deeply moving book down. Stephen Hinshaw gives us a personal view into what it is like living with a parent who has bipolar disorder, and helps us see how silence (from parents and doctors) causes pain and suffering in children. I lived with a father who had mental illness as well, and so this book helped me go deeper int
"This heartfelt memoir shares insights into the effects of mental illness on all involved." ---Booklist