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Eyes without Sparkle: A Journey Through Postnatal Illness (Paperback)

by Elaine A. Hanzak (Author)
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Hanzak, an elementary school teacher, and her teacher husband looked forward to bringing home their new baby boy to be a family. At first Hanzak assumed the rigors of the birth and its complications, and the needs of her baby, including a brief but serious undiagnosed illness, were the reasons for her emotional distress and uncontrollable behaviors

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, 9 Mar 2005
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This book was an excellent read. The author explains the journey she has taken from a confident person through severe post natal depression and back. I found this book hard to put down and the author makes you feel you know all that has happened to her and her family through her very detailed accounts. At times the book made me laugh and at other times there were tears in my eyes. A very informative book that is not full of jargon words but clearly explains the realities of living through this illness.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved my life, 29 Oct 2006
By Melissa Rennie (Highlands, Scotland) - See all my reviews
I bought this book having seen Elaine on television describing her illness. I have suffered from Post Natal Illness with all 3 of my children and am still being treated now.
I thought I was going completely round the twist and thought nobody would understand just how alone I felt. However, once I started reading the book I realised Elaine had suffered Postnatal Psychosis and managed to come through it. If she could come out the other end smiling then I believe I can too.
This book made me feel that I'm not alone in my suffering and that other women are suffering the same as me. I am truly grateful to Elaine for giving such an honest account of what happened to her. It has given me hope for the future which I didn't have before.
In my opinion, every GP, health visitor, mental health worker and midwife should read this book.
I know I've harped on a bit but this book is definitely the reason I haven't given up hope and if I can feel that way then hopefully others can too.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Eyes without sparkle: a journey through postnatal illness, 29 Sep 2006
By C. King - See all my reviews
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I started the book and found that I could not put it down until I had finished. Elaine Hanzak takes you with her on her downward spiral into severe post natal illness and finally back out of the darkness.
It is so refreshing to read a true account of the terrible effects that this illness can have, in particular the fear that one may harm their own baby. Elaine speaks with an honesty which will be helpfull to fellow sufferers and their families but also to the medical profession in their treatment and care of women who have this illness.
There is also a usefull glossary at the end of the book giving information on support groups and helplines.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
This is an excellent book for women who have been through the horror of severe PND. It was a great source of 'support' for me as I recovered from Psychotic PND. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sarah Hudson

5.0 out of 5 stars Health visitors would find this book very useful
I have had puerperal psychois twice myself, and I found Elaine's book Eyes Without Sparkle, compelling reading. Read more
Published 15 months ago by C. Jenner

5.0 out of 5 stars This book should be on the recommended reading list for all working in mental health
I manage a charity helping women with postnatal illness, and i found this an excellent book. It will help mothers who are currently suffering from this distressing illness feel... Read more
Published 16 months ago by strueth ruth

5.0 out of 5 stars I have not gone mad, I have Post Natal Depression!
This book is a must read for anyone who suspects they may be suffering from PND and for GP's, midwives, health visitors etc who work in this field and may come across this life... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Louise Knowles

5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone can relate to the story this book tells.
Saying a book moved you from tears to laughter and back is an awful cliche - but the fact remains this book does just that. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2006 by Sue Abbott

5.0 out of 5 stars Eyes without sparkle, How moving?
This book is an excellent buy I am currently a student nurse attending Edge Hill University and, Mrs. Read more
Published on 23 Jul 2006 by Kayleigh Bird

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
This is a wonderful book for both the medical profession and new mothers. It is a very moving story told brilliantly by Mrs Hanzak. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2005

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