There are no words to describe at how Kay Redfield Jamison, describes her encounters and life battle with Manic-Depressive Illness. I myself being manic-depressive, I try to read the book "An Unquiet Mind" at least once a year. To remind myself that I'm not in this alone. Many of the pages are coated in highlighter yellow....and there are passages that I will never forget and even recite many of the lines in my head during random moments. I believe Kay Redfield Jamison is one of the most powerful women and it just goes to show you that no matter what life throws at you, you can always overcome it, even when it seems impossible! 

Review: An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness

This is a breathtaking book - beautifully written, incredibly honest, generous, courageous - it is a gift really. I anticipate it will stay with me a long, long time. I admired Kay's ability to mix ... Read full review

Review: An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness

This memoir was published in 1995, and the fact that Dr. Jamison's content has stood the test of nearly 20 years' time is a testament to its integrity and quality. I especially appreciate two parts ... Read full review

Review: An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness

(I summarize this book along with another. I don't think the story line had any big surprises that would be spoiled though) I read this book immediately after finishing The Center Cannot Hold by Elyn ... Read full review

Review: An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness

I think this is a brilliant account of bipolar disorder in one sense, but it's also half academic memoir (like, here's what I study and here are 100 pages telling you about all of the things I studied ... Read full review

Review: An Unquiet Mind

I read this book years ago when a friend's daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. My knowledge with respect to this mental illness was very peripheral and I wanted to find out more. I was able ... Read full review

Review: An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness

Since my previous review disapeared, I'll sum this book up in one sentence: Jamison's memoir is self indulgent, pretentious, and serves as blatant promotion for Lithium as a miracle cure-all for those who suffer from bipolar disorder. Awful. Read full review

Review: An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness

Best selling doesn't have to be good, he said. There's some nice passages in this book, but it's essentially about a brilliant middle class woman who overcomes her bipolar disorder to succeed in her ... Read full review

Review: An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness

Parts of this book are harrowing and poetic, and it's interesting how ambivalent she is about her illness. It's clear that being manic depressive begs the question: Is it better to be a servant of ... Read full review

Review: An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness

I long ago abandoned the notion of a life without storms, or a world without dry and killing seasons. Life is too complicated, too constantly changing, to be anything but what it is. And I am, by ... Read full review