Thursday, 26 April 2012

Straight-Talking Self Help

Welcome to the Jungle: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bipolar But Were Too Freaked Out to Ask

Author: Hilary Smith
Publisher: Conari Press
Date: 2010

Frank, witty and realistic, Welcome to the Jungle is a self-help book written for young people. Smith provides a mix of facts, personal stories and advice, infused with humour. No topic is overlooked, from suicide to choosing to stop medication, and all is addressed in layman’s terms. Welcome to the Jungle is an excellent starting point for young people recently diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder because of its fast pace, conversational tone, and the way it provides more than simply information, but the hope that a relatively normal, fulfilling life is possible, even with mental illness.

Recommended for: 15+ years
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