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A Brilliant Madness (Mass Market Paperback)

by P. Duke (Author), G. Hochman (Author)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam USA; Reissue edition (1 April 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0553560727
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553560725
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 88,614 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The actress and a medical reporter describe what it is like to live with manic depression, the latest findings on its probable causes, its wide range of symptoms, and its most effective treatments.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars finally! Some real answers to all my questions, 16 April 1999
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Patty Duke's book A Brilliant Madness is the first real good information about bi-polar disorder I have been able to put my hands on! The medical backup informatiom that Gloria Hochman contributes has given me an almost umlimited list of resources to also turn to. I read this book because my 9yr old son and my current husband are both diagnosed as bi-polar, but as I read this intense book I was amazed by feelings of fear, relief, sadness, and anger. I was able to relate to much of what I read and began to see myself which is scary. I now want to find help for all of us as our area is devoid of support groups and other local means of coping with this illness. This book is truly "Brilliant" in both the writing style and the content and has given me some hope in an otherwise bleak future. I strongly recomend this book to anyone where Manic Depression has touched their lives.
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful to others with the illness., 12 July 1999
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I have manic depressive illness. When I was told that this was what was wrong with me I felt very alone, as if I was the only one on the planet who was going through this. I had so many questions, but I didn't know where to begin asking. This book not only answered all my questions, but it was so reassuring to read of the struggles this obviously intelligent (and sane!) woman had gone through. Alternating Anna's story with chapters of a more medical nature made it all that much more real. This was not a theoretical book, but a story of the very real struggles this illness brings into your life. I recommend it to anyone who has this illness themselves, or has a friend or family member with it.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hope and Possibilities, 14 Nov 1996
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A Brilliant Madness is helping me through some ofthe saddest days of my life. I fell in love with someone who is bipolar, and our relationship is currently on a fast track to oblivion. Reading this book is helping me understand the illness as well as feelings of those who suffer from the disease and those who love them. There are no easy answers. The frankness with which Patty Duke discusses her life and the facts in alternating chapters are helping me focus on what is possible in a relationship and what the limitations may be. Thank you so much for your insights.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have Bipolar or know someone who is read it !
Firstly, do not pay attention to comments that say it's difficult to read. I had no problems reading this book whatsoever. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tosca

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put down.
I was suffering from depression and my counsler ask me to read her book.This book helped me in looking at myself. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars I need to read it again more carefully, this time.
Good going, ground-breaker!
Published on 11 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely informative and enlightening read on bipolar
This book is so informative as it discusses so many different doctors, their research on the debiliatating illness, and what is being done on the illness. Read more
Published on 29 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars You are not alone!!!
This book was instrumental in my excepting the diagnosis of Bi-polar disorder. This book helped me become comfortable with the term bi-polar and it being applied to me. Read more
Published on 9 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!!
Patty Duke's book is entertaining because she had a true Hollywood background. Contrary to some reviews that criticized her writing style, I thought it was clear, warm and easy... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Solid medical info interlaced with painfully bad writing
Ms. Duke is brave and honest in her account of manic depression but it's too bad her writing is so abysmal as to make the book nearly unreadable. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A personal story & solid info. and references on bipolar dis
I would say that this is one of the most informative books on manic-depression, or bipolar disorder. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars It was like looking into a mirror....
Patty and Gloria have sketched a picture of life that has matched my own since the age of 16. Recently diagnosed bi-polar, I was scared, nervous, and more depressed than I was... Read more
Published on 23 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Matter of fact/Good beginning for bipolar education
I went out and bought this book the day after my 5th therapist diagnosed me as bipolar. She was the first to ever give me a reason and explanation for my life and its events... Read more
Published on 6 Sep 1998

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