Manic By Midnight

By Faye Joy Shannon

The remarkable story of the author's recovery from Manic-Depressive illness, and her discovery that she can still have a happy and fulfilling life. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588518388
• ISBN13: 9781588518385
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Publishamerica Inc
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

EXCELLENT Book and Recommended for Consumers and Families

EXCELLENT book! I am the webowner of Bipolar Disorder Sanctuary and I had a very difficult time putting this book down. Faye easily captures your interest and you want to know what happens next.Faye openly discusses her life - before, after and during manic & depressive episodes. She reveals the tremendous negative impact the BP has had on her life, and those around her. This was really important for me to read as I have the bipolar disorder myself and I felt much less alone when I read her story. I related so much to what she experienced. I really believe that this book will comfort many and help educate those with the disorder and for the families as well. It is a first class read.

This is an excellent book!

This is the best book I have read in a long time. The author was so honest in sharing some of the most painful moments I have ever read about. I have a much greater understanding of manic depression than I had. I have great admiration for Ms. Shannon for her willingness to share her story.

Uplifting story on being bipolar from one who's been there

While most people try to forget a painful past, Faye has done a great service in sharing hers with us in her book. It took a lot of courage to delve back into the pain and humiliation brought on by her illness. In doing so Faye gives hope to others who have to deal with this disease. Her proactive approach in dealing with being Manic/Depressive is beneficial as well as her on-going work getting information out on the disease. She is one determined crusader who is helping remove the stigma of mental illness and letting people know they aren't alone in fighting this disease.

Insightful and Interesting

This book is about a social worker , who after years of helping others, must save herself from the grip of manic depression. Her struggle to get her life back together after a manic episode will touch your heart. The author shows a great deal of insight in sharing the many ways mental illness has touched her life and the lives of her family members. Overall the book is emotionally powerful, informative and well written.

Manic by Midnight Defines Bipolar Disorder

I laughed and cried while reading this incredibly honest, inspirational story of Faye's recovery from her manic depressive illness. I was left with a better understanding of the disease and with the feeling of hope that happiness exist for those compliant with their medication after their diagnosis of mental illness. Faye made me belive that others that find themselves in a similar situation can make it too.