Pillow book of a Manic Depressive: Recovery through Mindfulness
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (946 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 184991415X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 190 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Things I loved about this book I thoroughly enjoyed this book; the vignettes, anecdotes, observations and reflections were insightful, tender, charming and often funny.Highly recommended.
Taking a modern approach, the 'Pillow book' follows the impressions of the author in the year following an extreme manic episode, which saw him leap four floors and only barely survive. Ultimately 'Pillow book of a Manic Depressive' is a window into one person's recovery and mind. But it also attempts to open hope to all through its portrayal of the human spirit.. While as a whole, the collection is a story of survival and recovery - as the author's momentum towards good health becomes increasingly, if subtly, apparent. Written in a very simple way, each impression invites the reader to slow down and examine his or her own thoughts. While his body repaired he was forced to slow down, take-in all that was immediately around him, and come to a place of peace and gratitude. Description 'Pillow book of a Manic Depressive' follows the style of medieval Japanese writers, who would keep a record of courtly life through their daily impressions, which they would then keep under their pillows. There is also humour, and lots of it. And time to time, sprinkled throughout the book, are list