A review by aeaves
Madness: A Bipolar Life by Marya Hornbacher

3.0

While I ultimately found this a valuable read, I don’t think it’s as well put together as Wasted. And honestly it reminds me of a very messy essay I wrote a few years ago not long after I was diagnosed with Bipolar ll, which is not necessarily a great comparison to have come to. Although our lives/ trajectory of diagnoses/ coming to terms w craziness is certainly different between me and Hornbacher, I did still find comfort in this sort of commonality of experiences she shares. And for that I am grateful. I’d probably recommend if you want a deep dive look into real life bipolar, but would emphasize content warning.