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by Jason Pegler (Author) "As I was being driven off in the back of a police van in a space suit, I thought I was Donovan Bad Boy Smith..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 248 pages
  • Publisher: Chipmunkapublishing; 1st edition (13 April 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0954221826
  • ISBN-13: 978-0954221829
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 12.4 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
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'Jason Pegler's A Can Of Madness is a moving and intelligent approach to a subject that is so little understood and too often ignored.


The Daily Telegraph, Jan 18 2003

Mr Pegler wants to encourage those with mental illness to write as a form of therapy, as he has done.
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30 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent insite into a taboo condition, 27 May 2002
This book makes compelling reading. It is an honest insite into an all too common condition which affects a larger part of the population than we would often like to admit.

In his book, Jason Pegler does not hold back from some vivid, often harrowing descriptions of manic depression, and how it can affect someone on a very deep level. Unfortunately, it is also a damning inditement of the NHS and its poor level of care to such patients, especially with a large percentage of mental hospitals being closed down.

I would recommend this book to mature readers (and some children of 11+ can fit into this category!) as it does contain strong language and vivid descriptions, but I found this book hard to put down, and a compelling read from cover to cover.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars a good start but not if you are after more., 11 Jun 2007
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this topic is close to my heart and i chose to buy this because chipmunkapublishing is doing such wonderful work and this was the book that helped start it all off.

its a good book, quite funny in places, does what it says on the tin and isn't as indepth as other books that i have read eg. an unquiet mind by kay redfield jamison & malignant sadness by lewis wolpert.

the writing style is pretty fresh, being a twentysomething he writes like a twentysomething and when you read the book, you will fly through it and by the end have a better understanding of the condition and realise the good that can come out of what to many can seem bleak.

if you want science then i recommend the two books mentioned above, both written by doctors who have experienced manic & clinical depression.


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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Can of Madness, 2 Nov 2005
Jason Pegler recounts in harrowing detail, his battle with his own form of mental illness, manic depression.

He bares his soul with gripping honesty, and takes the reader through the beautiful hell of his euphoria to the abyss of his despair.

Through his eyes, the reader relives his horrific pain, sorrow, humiliation, alienation, and the miraculous breakthrough of recovery.

Jason Pegler does not claim to have psychoanalytical training.

His message is one of enlightenment.

“Writing saved my life,” he said.

His mission is to empower those who suffer from mental illness of any form, and to educate the people who are affected by it.

Jason’s story seeks to replace despair with hope, bondage with liberation.

He proves that, with some lifestyle adjustments, the mentally ill can lead normal lives.

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1.0 out of 5 stars An empty can!
Having been diagnosed with Bipolar I am always keen to find literature that deepens my understanding of the illness. This book didn't do this. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Amy Arnold

5.0 out of 5 stars a must read
Jason Pegler's A Can Of Madness is a moving and intelligent approach to a subject that is so little understood and too often ignored. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jason Hollywood

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential
Since reading this I have changed my life and it is with thanks to Jason that I now fight for mental health. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Professional Psycho

5.0 out of 5 stars manic depression/bipolar memoir that rocks
This is by the best memoir that i have read on manic depression/bipolar disorder. Jason Pegler was diagnosed with manic depression at the age of 17. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Book Worm

1.0 out of 5 stars total rubbish
This book was recommended to me and I can't begin to describe the dissapointment. This book is so bad that I managed to read about half of it. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing read!
Now, this is a brave memoir. An honest account of someone's experience of living and surviving Manic Depression. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2006 by reader from London

1.0 out of 5 stars Total and utter tripe
I bought this book with great anticipation having read some favourable reviews. I myself have manic-depressive illness and whilst the author's account of his condition is... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
This first-hand account of manic depression helped me understand the issues of mental health. The book is full of wit, humour and strong language. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2005 by alessias5

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment
Disappointing considering the reviews hype here. Expected something better than this. It's sort of ok as a service user account but in no way is it on par with Redfield Jamieson... Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2005 by Hollie and Jack Prentice,

5.0 out of 5 stars A CAN OF MADNESS  JASON PEGLER
Pegler opens your eyes with his first-hand account of manic depression. A touching read, it helped me gain an understanding of the issues brought about by mental health. Read more
Published on 25 Jul 2005 by Nicky Luck

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