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5 INCREDIBLE stars!

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Bipolar disorder. A mental health illness that carries a lot of stigma, fear and judgement.

Lisa Genova introduces us to an unforgettable young woman named Maddy who is just starting her life in college. Through Maddy’s endearing character, we experience the shocking highs and lows of someone experiencing the initial symptoms and eventual diagnosis of bipolar disorder. An immensely impactful and memorable read.

Maddy got to my heart from page one. Throughout these well-written pages I cared for her, worried for her, hoped for her, rooted for her. I was 100% invested, inhaling every word, longing for answers and a positive outcome. We meet Maddy’s family and friends who offer various forms of support throughout her diagnosis. Each character adding a new layer to this tedious and never ending process of learning to properly navigate the behaviours of this disorder.

This book is raw, heavy, informative and written with unflinching honesty. It is one to be read only when you feel ready to absorb the ugly, intricate, intimate details of this life changing disorder. A truly unforgettable read.

Lisa Genova is an author like no other. I’ve read and loved every one of her books. She is willing to examine and share the often hidden and forbidden details of suffering that people go through with diseases and disorders many of us will be lucky enough to never encounter personally. Through her beautiful and unique characters, Lisa Genova teaches her readers to gain empathy for those suffering these diseases and disorders. Her books make the world a better place.

Equally fascinating and haunting, this book gets my highest recommendation.