Memoir of Moods and Madness

An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness is an incredibly moving book by Kay Redfield Jamison, a professor of psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Jamison is also an internationally renowned expert on manic-depressive illness, and in this deeply personal memoir she candidly shares her own struggle with bipolar disorder.

This book offers an intimate look into the life of someone living with severe mental illness. Jamison’s writing is raw, honest and profoundly insightful. She details both the joys and struggles that come with this condition, while providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of what it’s like to live with manic-depressive illness. Her experience helps to shed light on the complexity of the illness, as well as its effects on relationships, work and daily life.

Jamison’s story gives readers an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into one’s own mental health, as well as an understanding of what it means to be living with bipolar disorder. The combination of her personal experience and professional knowledge makes An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about mental health.