Katy Sara Culling - Writer

This is a collaborative book, dedicated to Lisa and Francis, two people who shared their story                   and ultimately took their own lives.

                               Ebook in white cover, paperback is in black cover. 

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Chipmunkapublishing (25 Jan 2010)
• Language English
• ISBN-10: 1849911134
• ISBN-13: 978-1849911139

 THE EBOOK (£5) IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE HERE.

THE WIRELESS DOWNLOAD KINDLE ($12.93) VERSION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM HERE or COMING SOON...

THE PAPERBACK IS AVAILABLE ON MY PUBLISHERS WEBSITE HERE FROM AMAZON.CO.UK HERE

OR TEMPORARILY YOU CAN GET A SIGNED COPY FROM ME - YOU JUST COVER THE EXTRA POSTAGE. EMAIL ME. katy.sara@bipolar-foundation.org

This book includes 15 true stories from people with bipolar disorder or unipolar depression and their great courage and suffering, their struggles and triumphs. Edited or co-written by Katy Sara Culling, the stories are all of high quality and interest. Each story is totally unique, giving the reader a broad spectrum of mood disorder experiences to draw from, making this book useful for the sufferer, carers, and medical professional, as well as the general public who wish to educate themselves about these topics.

As with mood disorders there are a wide range of treatments used, from therapy to medication and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). All are covered in this book. As it is common for co-disorders to exist, especially alcoholism, anxiety and eating disorders, some of the stories include tales of people struggling with these issues as well as their mood disorder. That is, after all, true to life.

Because peoples’ experiences with mood disorders vary there is a chapter at the end explaining mood disorders and the terminology. This can be read before the stories in the book if a person feels they need to know the background information first. This means a person who knows nothing about mood disorders can pick up this book, read it, and finish with a good understanding of the subject.

Comments from readers include:

“I have never cried and laughed so much at stories in one book and to think they are all true is amazing. I was thankful for the factual chapter too, I learned a great deal. I wish I had had this book to read years ago when my own daughter fell ill, so that I could have appreciated just how serious a battle these people face – a battle that is not always won.” ~ Sue Willcocks

“Deeply moving and important tales. The bravery of these people to tell their tales in a world full of stigma against mental illness should be commended. Katy Sara should be proud for helping to give a voice to such people.” ~ Peter O

“I am so glad to know that I am not the only person who feels like this. This book empowers all people with bipolar disorder or depression. I hope it enlightens those people who laugh or don’t take these illnesses seriously.” ~ Liz Broughton.

“Brilliant writing, packed with information and stories that you couldn’t make up if you tried. Some so very sad – these illnesses are serious business.” ~ Paul Michaels.