Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me by Ellen Forney

3 reviews

polkadots_pints's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

4.75

 As an individual who is also bipolar, I really enjoyed this book a lot. Of course, every journey is different, but it was interesting hearing her’s, and was very relatable. Really resourceful in explaining the intricacies of bipolar, as well as providing suggestions of other helpful resources. I highly recommend everyone read this to gain a better understanding, not just folks with bipolar. I think another plus is that being in graphic novel/graphic memoir form may make it more accessible to individuals who may not be able to get into more traditional books out there regarding the illness. 
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vonni's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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kelseyland's review

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emotional funny informative medium-paced

5.0

Forney uses the comic format brilliantly to represent the moods and emotions she feels in the manic and depressive episodes she experiences as she navigates her bipolar diagnosis and treatment. The Michelangelo mention it the title is really a representation of one of the central questions Forney wrestles with in the book about the relationship between creativity and mental health. A funny, honest and emotional book, with visuals that are often worth a thousand words. 
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