47 pages 1 hour read

Kay Redfield Jamison

An Unquiet Mind

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1995

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An Unquiet Mind, by Kay Redfield Jamison, is a memoir detailing her experiences with manic-depressive illness, covering her childhood, the emergence of her mood swings, her diagnosis, the struggles and impact of the disease on her personal and professional life, and her journey toward stabilization through therapy and medication, set against the backdrop of her dual expertise as both a patient and a clinical psychologist. The book includes graphic discussions of suicidal ideation and attempts.

Reviews & Readership

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An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison is widely praised for its candor and insightful depiction of living with bipolar disorder. Reviewers commend Jamison's eloquent writing and expertise as both a psychologist and a patient. However, some note its intense emotional content might not be suitable for all readers. Overall, it's a compelling, informative memoir that sheds light on mental illness.

Who should read this

Who Should Read An Unquiet Mind?

A reader who would enjoy An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison is likely interested in psychology, personal memoirs, and mental health. Fans of The Center Cannot Hold by Elyn R. Saks or Darkness Visible by William Styron, which offer powerful, personal insights into mental illness, will find Jamison's narrative compelling and enlightening.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1240L

Book Details

Topics

Psychology

Mental Illness

Science / Nature

Themes

Relationships: Family

Genre

Psychology

Biography