Life Chooses Us

By Gregory Mills

Book Overview

An autobiographical novel, Life Chooses Us depictsthe relentless assault of treatment resistantdepression, a dark and arduous mental illness thataffects 4.5 million sufferers in America today.Intense and deeply emotional, it's a journeyof unconditional love, discovery, compassion,and commitment as two characters relate theirexperiences in alternating chapters.We learn about Morgan's personal values andhis perception of life and society, while Michaeltalks about the relationship he shared with Sandy,a woman he cherished for thirty years. As Sandystruggled with depression, she underwent everypossible combination of drugs, mind-diminishingelectroshock therapy, and treatment possible, notonly for herself, but also for Michael, until shefi nally makes a life altering choice.Gregory Mills observes thatthrough the course of ourtime, we each do our best inimagining and crafting thelife we hope for, but alsobelieves that our lives evolveand we are ultimately the sumof our experiences. In manyunexpected and imperceptible and inexplicableways, life itself chooses the path we take inthe end.Many readers will identify with, and relate tothe ordeal involved when faced with treatmentresistantdepression. However, although basedon a sad theme, this dramatic tale has momentsof wicked humor, and the devotion that existsbetween Michael and Sandy is truly inspiring.Written with extraordinary depth, this tour deforce is based on a true story, and will prove to bevery difficult to put down.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1466448040
• ISBN13: 9781466448049
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"