Dr. Samuel & Mr. Hyde: Faces of Manic Depression

By Sam S. Barklis

This book describes the author's high and low episodes from the onset of his bipolar disorder to the present, a period of 40 years. Distinct personality changes occur during mood turbulence--all... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0759606552
• ISBN13: 9780759606555
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: 1st Book Library
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

He Practices Not Preaches

Sam Barklis is that rare human being who turned what can be a debilitating disorder into an avenue in which to help many, many other people. My wife is bi-polar and has been for forty-seven years, but until she met Dr. Sam, she suffered a continual series of hospitalizations, shock therapy and inept psychiatry practiced by psychiatrists who only thought they knew about this disorder. Dr. Sam has her on the road to being "level" and I do wish all bi-polar people could benefit from his vast wisdom and the thrill of being level and not subject to the radical ups and downs of this disorder. The book was a most insightful journey into the life of a bi-polar personality, but because of his modesty, only failed to touch on the magnificience of the man who not only lives it but gives, not hope, but realization of a "miracle" in my opinion and the concensus of opinions of every life he touches. Should be required reading for all physiciansand psychiatric medicine practioners.