For years, all Lynn Bryan Johnson saw in the mirror was a big, fat loser—a sad, angry, self-loathing waste of a person. She walked with her head lowered, unable to deal with being alive.
Johnson lives with bipolar disorder, a frequently misunderstood mental illness characterized by episodic depression and mania. The disease contributed, at least in part, to her alcoholism. When depressed, she feels suicidal. When caught in the grip of mania, she experiences intense rages, or a state of self-destructive euphoria.
In Fat, Drunk, and Bipolar, Johnson invites readers to explore her world from the inside out, sharing the thoughts, feelings, and actions that result from living with a debilitating mental illness. Nothing is sugarcoated; everything is real. And while often dark, Johnson’s writing betrays a sharp sense of humor that survives despite the constant war within her.
Beginning with her childhood, Johnson shows how bipolar disorder touched every aspect of her life, from the uncertainties of adolescence and college to family life and finding her place in the world. And while there’s no cure, she learns something of great value. She’s not a loser—she’s a warrior, fighting a lifelong battle against overwhelming odds.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Lynn Bryan Johnson has a bachelor of arts in creative writing from the University of South Carolina and a master of fine arts in the same discipline from North Carolina State University.
Formerly an editorial assistant at CDnow.com and manager of creative editorial at Elektra Records, Johnson has published music journalism pieces on Spin.com and in No Depression, the Independent, Creative Loafing, and the Music Monitor.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Spese di spedizione:
GRATIS
In U.S.A.
Descrizione libro Condizione: new. Codice articolo ICM.3F4S
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Book is in NEW condition. 0.33. Codice articolo 0692294716-2-1
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: New. Brand New! This item is printed on demand. Codice articolo 0692294716
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Codice articolo ABLING22Oct2018170022938
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Brand New Copy. Codice articolo BBB_new0692294716
Descrizione libro Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Codice articolo C9780692294710
Descrizione libro Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Codice articolo B9780692294710
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Codice articolo GoldenDragon0692294716
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New. Codice articolo Wizard0692294716
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Codice articolo think0692294716