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MANIC DEPRESSION

A Brilliant Madness by Patty Duke & Gloria Hochman (1992)  A groundbreaking guide for those who are manic depressive or who live with or love someone who is suffering with this illness.

Agents in My Brain by Bill Hannon 91997) An autobiographical account of surviving manic depression

An Unquiet Mind by Key Redfield Jamison (1995) Autobiography   A doctor who has endured what others perceive only through training and conjecture

Call Me Anna by Patty Duke (1988) Autobiography.  Duke shares her personal journey through manic depression and her rehabilitation

Daughter of the Queen of Sheba by Jacki Lyden (1997)

His Bright Light by Danielle Steel  ( 1998) Danielle Steels son Nick suffered from manic depression, this is his story.  Her story of an extraordinary boy with a brilliant mind, a heart of gold, and a tortured soul.

Living Without Depression & Manic Depression by Copeland (1994)  Workbook for maintaining mood stability

Manic Depressive Illness by Thompson, MSW, Stancer, MD, Phd   (booklet).  A guide for patients & families

You Can Beat Depression by Dr. John Preston (1996) Clear, easily understandable approach to depression that the average reader will find very helpful   (second edition)

When Irish Eyes Are Crying by Stephen D. Manning (1997) A novel about manic depression seen through the eyes of  16 year old Archie McRae

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