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A reporter for "The Washington Post" describes her life-long struggle with depression, recounting her painful efforts to comprehend and treat her illness.

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4.0 out of 5 stars excellent, easy to relate to book, 5 April 1997

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I think that Tracy does an excellent job portraying her journey through depression, and that it accurately shows how a person viewed as "normal" by everyone surrounding them can actually have a multitude of problems. I have also read Prozac Nation, and I feel that although both deal with the issue of depression, Tracy's portrayl seems to be the kind of depression experienced by most people, rather than Elizabeth's all-out non-functioning type of depression. I found it very easy to understand and even to relate to because I, too, suffered from depression and am aware of the fact that you can live your life, and achieve many things of which you are proud of, but you can't appreciate your accomplishments because you are always trying to do better.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb book for those who suffer with depression, 10 Jul 1998

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What hope and comfort the author gives to the depressed person or their loved ones. The author has clearly expressed the suffering one does when they are depressed, often able to put in writing my very own thoughts and fears. This book gives hope of recovery from re-current depression and gives tools that anyone with a mental illness can use, despite the fact that it wasn't meant to be a "this is how to fix your life book". It is the story of one woman and her trials with re-curring depression and how she overcame her "Beast". A must read for anyone involved in mental health or suffering with depression. I keep my copy close at all times to refer to when I feel I have lost hope of ever being "well". If you feel the same I would strongly encourage reading this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended By A Friend - Very Enlightening!, 27 Jan 1998

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Tracy Thompson's personal story of her lifelong struggle with Depression was extremely enlightening to me. A close friend of mine has been suffering through bouts of Depression during most of her life. While I knew instinctively there was something drastically wrong at times, I never fully understood the pain and anguish she was coping with until I read Tracy's story. While portions were very unsettling to read, it was heartwarming to see Tracy finally coming to grips with The Beast (her term for severe Depression) and understanding it's power. Throughout the book I saw incredible similarities between Tracy and my friend's behavior. I now can relate to what my friend has been going through, and understand why she behaved as she did from time to time. I also gained the respect that The Beast is a formidable force to be reckoned with. However, thanks to modern science and pharmacology, it appears that the taming of The Beast is a possibility for many who suffer from it's unrelenting grasp. This book is a must read for both those who are suffering with severe Depression AND those who care about a loved one who is dealing with this debilitating disorder.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Informative yet depressing
I was able to identify with a lot of what she said, however, I would not necessarily recommend the book to a sufferer. Read more

Published on 11 Aug 2000 by Russel AYLING

5.0 out of 5 stars The story of my life
Reading this book was like reading the story of my life - and with a happy ending. Tracey Thompson writes straightforwardly about her battle with depression from childhood to her... Read more

Published on 17 May 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars This book busted through my denial. Rigorously Honest.
Excellent. A thorough first person chronology and description of the internal madness and external consequences of depression. Extremely well written. Read more

Published on 8 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars enlightening
when i read i have this tendency to underline or highlight phrases and words that strike me. reading this book i eventually had to give up on the note-taking, because otherwise... Read more

Published on 7 Jul 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Puts my problems into words
This book put into words the problems & symptoms that people with depression encounter. If you suffer from depression, this book will help you to understand yourself. Read more

Published on 8 Mar 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Tracy Thompson has done an incredible job with her writing. She truly captures the emotions and fears of a person suffering with this disease. Thank you Tracy.

Published on 17 Feb 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars I felt as if my story was being told.
I immediately identified with Tracy and her feelings and thoughts after only reading the first page. Throughout the book I kept saying to myself "My God, this is me! Read more

Published on 31 Jan 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best "non-technical" books around
The opening passage of the book gives any reader a great example of what an extreme, or even moderate, clinical depression is like. Read more

Published on 11 Jan 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Difficult Book to Put Down
Tracy bravely discusses her recurrent bouts of depression and the effect her illness had on loved ones. Read more

Published on 19 Nov 1997

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