Total Page : 240
Publisher : Alfred A Knopf
Publication Date : 1995 09 05
>> Great Book Terrible Type Os
It seems inexcusable to have so many misspellings in the electronic edition of this wonderful book Did anyone proof read the copy Love the book hate the quality of the electronic edition
>> Flat and uninspiring
If this were a fiction book I would critique it on the basis that the main character is painfully one dimensional and as another reviewer wrote somewhat self centered The fact that this is actually a memoir is not a good sign since memoirs are an opportunity for authors to explore their own uniqueness and get beyond narrative cliches Its a pity that she has applied such a normative frame to understanding the complications of her life and unless you are totally comfortable with the narrow ambitions and desires of a normal bourgeois life you probably won t find this book compelling
>> beautifully written
A vivid and compelling look at an individual whose struggle with mental illness had a profound effect on her personal and professional lives This book was a real eye opener particularly for someone who has not experienced manic depressive illness in a family member or a friend
