An Unquiet Mind

A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison H
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Nonfiction
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Adults
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First Edition
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Journey Through Mental Illness
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Era
1990s
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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0679443746
ISBN-13
9780679443742
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Product Key Features

Book Title
Unquiet Mind : a Memoir of Moods and Madness
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Psychopathology / General, Psychopathology / Bipolar Disorder
Publication Year
1995
Genre
Psychology
Author
Kay Redfield Jamison
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
13.6 Oz
Item Length
8.7 in
Item Width
5 in

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LCCN
95-014273
Reviews
"An invaluable memoir of manic depression, at once medically knowledgeable, deeply human and beautifully written . . . at times poetic, at times straightforward, always unashamedly honest." - The New York Times Book Review   "Stands alone in the literature of manic-depression for its bravery, brilliance and beauty." -Oliver Sacks   "Jamison's [strength] is in the gutsy way she has made her disease her life's work and in her brilliant ability to convey its joys and its anguish. . . . Extraordinary." - Washington Post Book World   "The most emotionally moving book I've ever read about the emotions." -William Safire, The New York Times Magazine   "Written with poetic and moving sensitivity . . . a rare and insightful view of mental illness from inside the mind of a trained specialist." - Time   "Enlighting . . . eloquent and profound." - San Francisco Chronicle   "Piercingly honest. . . . Jamison's literary coming-out is a mark of courage." - People   "Brave, insightful, richly textured and chillingly authentic." - Boston Globe   "A riveting portrayal of a courageous brain alternating between exhilarating highs and numbing lows." -James D. Watson, Nobel laureate and author of The Double Helix   "In a most intimate and powerful telling, Jamison weaves the personal and professional threads of her life together. . . . [She] brings us inside the disease and helps us understand manic depression. . . . What comes through is a remarkably whole person with the grit to defeat her disease." - Cleveland Plain Dealer   "A riveting read. I devoured it at a single sitting and found the book almost as compelling on a second read. . . . An Unquiet Mind may well become a classic. . . . Jamison sets an example of courage." -Howard Gardner, Nature   "Stunning. . . . [An] exquisite (in both a literary and medical sense) autobiography. . . . This is an important, wonderful book." - Jackson Clarion Ledger   "Extraordinary. . . . An Unquiet Mind must be read." - The New England Journal of Medicine   "A beautiful, funny, original book. Powerfully written, it is a wonderful and important account of mercurial moods and madness. I absolutely love this book." -Pat Conroy, author of The Prince of Tides   "A landmark. . . . The combination of the intensity of her personal life and the intellectual rigor of her professional experience make the book unique. . . . A vibrant and engaging account of the life, love and experience of a woman, a therapist, an academic, and a patient." - British Medical Journal   "Affecting, honest, touching . . . fluid, felt and often lyrical." -Will Self, The Observer (London)   "Quite astonishing. . . . Cuts through the dead jargon and detached observations of psychiatric theory and practice to create a fiery, passionate, authentic account of the devastation and exaltation, the blindness and illumination of the psychotic experience." - The Sunday Times (London)   "Rises to the poetic and has a mystical touch. . . . A courageous and fascinating book, a moving account of the life of a remarkable woman." - The Daily Telegraph (London)   "Fast-paced, startlingly honest and frequently lyrical. . . . Jamison has] a novelist's openness of phrase and talent for bringing character alive." - Scotland on Sunday   "Superbly written. . . . A compelling work of literature." - Independent on Sunday (London), "An invaluable memoir of manic depression, at once medically knowledgeable, deeply human and beautifully written . . . at times poetic, at times straightforward, always unashamedly honest." - The New York Times Book Review   "Stands alone in the literature of manic-depression for its bravery, brilliance and beauty." -Oliver Sacks   "Jamison's [strength] is in the gutsy way she has made her disease her life's work and in her brilliant ability to convey its joys and its anguish. . . . Extraordinary." - Washington Post Book World   "The most emotionally moving book I've ever read about the emotions." -William Safire, The New York Times Magazine   "Written with poetic and moving sensitivity . . . a rare and insightful view of mental illness from inside the mind of a trained specialist." - Time   "Enlighting . . . eloquent and profound." - San Francisco Chronicle   "Piercingly honest. . . . Jamison's literary coming-out is a mark of courage." - People   "Brave, insightful, richly textured and chillingly authentic." - Boston Globe   "A riveting portrayal of a courageous brain alternating between exhilarating highs and numbing lows." -James D. Watson, Nobel laureate and author of The Double Helix   "In a most intimate and powerful telling, Jamison weaves the personal and professional threads of her life together. . . . [She] brings us inside the disease and helps us understand manic depression. . . . What comes through is a remarkably whole person with the grit to defeat her disease." - Cleveland Plain Dealer   "A riveting read. I devoured it at a single sitting and found the book almost as compelling on a second read. . . . An Unquiet Mind may well become a classic. . . . Jamison sets an example of courage." -Howard Gardner, Nature   "Stunning. . . . [An] exquisite (in both a literary and medical sense) autobiography. . . . This is an important, wonderful book." - Jackson Clarion Ledger   "Extraordinary. . . . An Unquiet Mind must be read." - The New England Journal of Medicine   "A beautiful, funny, original book. Powerfully written, it is a wonderful and important account of mercurial moods and madness. I absolutely love this book." -Pat Conroy, author of The Prince of Tides   "A landmark. . . . The combination of the intensity of her personal life and the intellectual rigor of her professional experience make the book unique. . . . A vibrant and engaging account of the life, love and experience of a woman, a therapist, an academic, and a patient." - British Medical Journal   "Affecting, honest, touching . . . fluid, felt and often lyrical." -Will Self, The Observer (London)   "Quite astonishing. . . . Cuts through the dead jargon and detached observations of psychiatric theory and practice to create a fiery, passionate, authentic account of the devastation and exaltation, the blindness and illumination of the psychotic experience." - The Sunday Times (London)   "Rises to the poetic and has a mystical touch. . . . A courageous and fascinating book, a moving account of the life of a remarkable woman." - The Daily Telegraph (London)   "Fast-paced, startlingly honest and frequently lyrical. . . . Jamison has] a novelist's openness of phrase and talent for bringing character alive." - Scotland on Sunday   "Superbly written. . . . A compelling work of literature." - Independent on Sunday (London) From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Dewey Decimal
616.8/95/0092
Synopsis
From a leading international authority on manic-depressive illness--and one of only a handful of women who are full professors of medicine--comes a remarkable personal testimony: the revelation of her own struggle since childhood with manic-depression, and how it has shaped her life.
LC Classification Number
RC516.J363 1995

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  • by vanwillo-32
    13 Nov, 2022

    Book / memoir

    I myself suffer from the stigma of bipolar disorder PTSD and treatment for it so this book is awesome and very relatable I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested from a doctor's perspective who struggled with her own idiosyncratics and personal struggle and self-doubt I'm paranoia of taking medications for treatment especially the treatment of lithium

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by shesm_98
    24 Oct, 2024

    A great book especially in a crisis.

    A great book and easy to follow, it wS very helpful.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • by crystalnicole
    07 May, 2020

    First hand look at depression through the eyes of someone who can describe it so well.

    This book was a great read the first time I sat and almost read the whole thing in one day, then the second time I read it, I found more to love about it. Definitely recommend.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • by wukelich123
    14 Aug, 2022

    Great insights for Bipolar individuals and their families

    All is well. No complaints

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • by wyleecoyote_2
    14 Mar, 2016

    An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness

    Excellent resource on the subject of bipolar disorder. Jamison's firsthand experiences teach us what it's like for victims who struggle with mental illness.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: mtwyouth

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