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Paperback: 248 pages
Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd (17 Jan 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 185775655X
ISBN-13: 978-1857756555
Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.4 x 2 cm

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved my life, 29 Oct 2006

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This review is from: Eyes without Sparkle: A Journey Through Postnatal Illness (Paperback)

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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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Eyes without sparkle: a journey through postnatal illness, 29 Sep 2006

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Eyes without sparkle
A good book, useful in that it is a narrative of a women's experience of peuperal psychosis (which is a very rare form of post natal depression.)

Published 14 months ago by Grace

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I can't recommend this book highly enough! Although I don't suffer from the same PND that the author does, I found it extremely helpful. Read more

Published 18 months ago by SJSmith

5.0 out of 5 stars a brave book!
I have great respect for Elaine for sharing her story. I too am a professional person who has suffered severe postnatal depression. Read more

Published on 20 Jan 2010 by Sarah

4.0 out of 5 stars Important personal insights
As a former midwife and lactation consultant, I found this book fascinating, though deeply disturbing. Read more

Published on 6 Jan 2010 by Mrs. A. S. Blenkinsop

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 on 18 Aug 2008 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 on 8 April 2008 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 on 3 Mar 2008 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 on 8 Oct 2007 by Louise Knowles

5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone can relate to the story this book tells.
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Published on 14 Aug 2006 by Sue Abbott

5.0 out of 5 stars Eyes without sparkle, How moving?
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Published on 23 July 2006 by Kayleigh Bird

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